ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the organizational performance of quantity surveying firms in Nigeria. The growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical business practices has necessitated the integration of CSR into professional service delivery, particularly within the built environment. However, limited empirical evidence exists on how CSR affects the performance of quantity surveying firms, especially in developing economies. A quantitative research design employing a descriptive and correlational survey approach was adopted. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to professionals in selected quantity surveying firms across Lagos, Abuja, and Kano. The study population comprised 432 registered firms, from which a sample size of 208 was determined using Yamane’s formula. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The findings reveal that CSR practices are positively and significantly related to organizational performance. Economic CSR was found to have the strongest influence on performance, followed by social and environmental CSR dimensions. The results further indicate that CSR significantly explains variations in organizational performance, highlighting its strategic importance in enhancing efficiency, service delivery, and stakeholder trust. Despite these benefits, challenges such as limited awareness, resource constraints, and weak regulatory enforcement were identified as barriers to effective CSR implementation. The study concludes that CSR is a critical determinant of organizational performance in quantity surveying firms and should be integrated into core business strategies. It recommends increased awareness, stronger regulatory frameworks, and enhanced capacity building to promote comprehensive CSR adoption within the profession.