The Role of Private Organizations in Corporate Social Responsibility in Ethiopia
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2018-10
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to explore and analyze the role of private sector in the
concept of CSR from Ethiopian perspective to form a starting point for further research.
The aim is also to identify how Private companies and organizations in Ethiopia
understanding their role and part in accomplishment of corporate social responsibility,
and to find out what the learning PLCs involvements are. The data for the study has been
distributed and collected through a field study in Akaki Kality sub city PLCs, including
personal interviews and discussions with a number of companies and organizations. The
questionnaires and interviews were conducted through a field study in Akaki Kality sub
city, for companiesā executives and questionnaires for general managers, financial and
HR mangers too. Generally, the findings of this study show that CSR as idea is fresh in
Ethiopia especially in the participation of private organization. The study employs both
quantitative and qualitative methods to collect data from the sampled private
organizations in the sub city are used, is applicable and descriptive statistical approach
also is adopted for the study. In addition, the investigation is identifying the major
findings of the research in the selected area, like extreme market oriented economic
understanding, lack of awareness about social interest, integrating framework, less
government role and absence of sustainable relationship. The investigator has been
recommended some points: creating one legal entity or body, active government role,
media usage, organizing networking system between Private Organization and
surrounding people, experience sharing from developed country and creating different
awareness creation programs as well.
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A Thesis Submitted to the Department of Public Administration and Development
Management of Addis Ababa University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
the Degree of Masters in Public Management and Policy (MPMP)
Keywords
Private Organizations, Social Responsibility