CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTEGRITY

Abstract

The study theoretically examined the relationship between corporate social responsibility and administrative integrity. The objectives of the study were to determine the relationship between ethical responsibility and administrative integrity; examine the relationship between legal responsibility and administrative integrity. The concept of corporate social responsibility and its dimensions such as ethical responsibility and legal responsibility was discussed followed by the concept of administrated integrity. Relevant theories such as social exchange theory and Stakeholders theory were adopted as the theoretical foundation of the study. Models of corporate social responsibility were also presented. Following the major benefits of corporate social responsibility in enhancing business productivity, it was linked that corporate social responsibility (ethical responsibility and legal responsibility) has a positive impact on administrative integrity. It was concluded that organizations can, with a moderate level of faith and trust, apply the tool of corporate social responsibility such as ethical responsibility and legal responsibility to enhance their administrative integrity. Consequently, the study recommends that ethical responsibility should not be done with some economic mindset, but rather with the mindset of helping every stakeholder of the business; organizations should ensure that their businesses are fully registered, and they should equally ensure that they operate in line with government procedures.