University Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice: A Case Study of State Universities and Colleges in Zamboanga City, Philippines

Sulasula, Josephine (2024): University Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice: A Case Study of State Universities and Colleges in Zamboanga City, Philippines.

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between university governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Zamboanga City, Philippines. With higher education institutions increasingly tasked with addressing societal challenges, the role of governance in implementing CSR initiatives becomes crucial. Through a case study approach, this research investigates how SUCs in Zamboanga City design and execute CSR programs, considering the institutional governance structures that influence these actions. The study assesses the alignment of CSR initiatives with local development needs, focusing on community engagement, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic contributions. It highlights the challenges faced by SUCs in balancing academic excellence with social responsibility, including limited resources, lack of institutionalized CSR frameworks, and inconsistent policy implementation. The research further examines how effective governance can enhance CSR outcomes, proposing strategies for improving stakeholder involvement and fostering sustainability. By offering empirical insights, this study aims to contribute to the broader understanding of how SUCs in the Philippines can integrate CSR into their governance systems, ultimately driving positive social change and regional development.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: University Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, State Universities and Colleges, Zamboanga City, Higher Education, Community Engagement, Sustainable Development, Philippines, Governance Structures, Institutional Strategy
• Subjects: H - Public Economics > H1 - Structure and Scope of Government; H - Public Economics > H7 - State and Local Government ; Intergovernmental Relations; L - Industrial Organization > L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance; L - Industrial Organization > L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance > L16 - Industrial Organization and Macroeconomics: Industrial Structure and Structural Change ; Industrial Price Indices; L - Industrial Organization > L3 - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise; L - Industrial Organization > L5 - Regulation and Industrial Policy; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M1 - Business Administration; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O2 - Development Planning and Policy; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O3 - Innovation ; Research and Development ; Technological Change ; Intellectual Property Rights

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