The Influence of National Culture on Corporate Social Responsibility Engagement. Impacts on Corruption and Stakeholder Perceptions

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
  • 1.0 Overview.
  • 1.1 Context of the study
  • 1.2 Statement of the problem
  • 1.3 Purpose of the study.
  • 1.4 Research Questions, Aims and Objectives
    • Research Questions.......
    • Research Aims
    • Research Objectives....
  • 1.5 Scope of the study
    • Subject scope..
    • Geographical scope.
  • 1.6 Significance of the study.
  • 1.7 Outline of the study
• CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW.
  • PART (A): CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY..
    • 2.0 Introduction
    • 2.1 Historical background, Definitions and Conceptualisation of CSR
      • Historical background of CSR
      • Definition and Conceptualisation of CSR..
        • General definitions and Conceptualisation of CSR.……….....
        • Adopted definition of CSR for this study
      • Layers of CSR..
      • Motivation/Drivers of CSR engagement.......
      • Communicating CSR initiatives
      • Benefits of engaging in CSR....
      • Scepticisms of CSR...............
      • Summary of key contributors to CSR
    • 2.2 CSR and the Insurance Industry.
      • CSR in the international industry.
      • CSR in Uganda
  • PART (B): NATIONAL CULTURE AND CORRUPTION.
    • 2.3 National Culture...
      • General perspectives and definitions of culture

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to investigate the influence of national culture on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) engagement among insurance firms in Uganda, with a focus on its impact on corruption and stakeholder perceptions.

• The influence of national culture on CSR practices in the insurance sector of Uganda.
• The impact of CSR engagement on corruption within Ugandan insurance companies.
• Stakeholder perceptions of CSR activities and their understanding of the concept.
• The relationship between CSR communication and stakeholder perception.
• The extent to which insurance firms in Uganda prioritize transparency and stakeholder wishes in their CSR initiatives.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the study, outlining its context, problem statement, purpose, research questions, aims, objectives, scope, significance, and an outline of the structure.
• Chapter Two: Literature Review This chapter explores the existing literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the insurance industry, with particular focus on the historical background, definitions, conceptualization, drivers, benefits, and criticisms of CSR. It also examines the relationship between national culture and corruption. This chapter aims to provide a theoretical foundation for the study and identify key themes and gaps in existing research.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key words and concepts of this study include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), national culture, insurance industry, corruption, stakeholder perceptions, Uganda, mixed methods research, transparency, stakeholder engagement, and strategic philanthropy.