IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF ADELEKE UNIVERSITY EDE, OSUN STATE)

This study investigated the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on organizational performance in Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. The research sought to examine how various dimensions of CSR such as employee welfare, environmental sustainability, community development, and ethical responsibility contribute to the institution’s operational efficiency and reputation. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 83 respondents, comprising academic and non-academic staff of Adeleke University. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools, including frequency distribution, percentage analysis, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression, were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed a positive but statistically weak relationship between CSR initiatives and organizational performance. The regression results indicated that CSR variables such as environmental and community commitments, employee welfare, and ethical conduct had an insignificant predictive influence on organizational performance (R = 0.073, R² = 0.005). Despite the low statistical significance, the findings demonstrated that CSR still contributes directi onally to enhancing institutional reputation, stakeholder satisfaction, and internal harmony. The study concludes that consistent engagement in CSR practices can foster goodwill, improve staff morale, and strengthen the university’s social image. It recommends that Adeleke University should expand its CSR efforts in areas of community outreach, environmental awareness, and staff development. This research contributes to CSR literature by providing empirical evidence from a private university context in Nigeria, emphasizing the strategic importance of social responsibility in higher education management.