Osuizugbo, I C; Oyeyipo, O O and Olojo, A D (2025) Drivers of corporate social responsibility initiatives among construction companies in Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 43(6), pp. 1595-1611. ISSN 2398-4708
Abstract
Purpose – This study investigates the drivers of CSR practices among construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – This research adopted a questionnaire survey to achieve the aim. A purposefully chosen group of managing directors, directors, other senior construction experts or management personnel working for small, medium and large-sized construction enterprises in Nigeria were given questionnaires to complete. 196 questionnaires were issued, out of which 103 were properly completed and returned, with a return percentage of 61% which served as the basis for this study. Utilizing both descriptive and inferential statistics, the collected data were examined. Findings – The results from the study revealed that "vision of the founder", "creating public attention", "competitive advantage" and "business strategy" were the top most four drivers of CSR initiatives among construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria. The results also showed that, there is a statistically significant degree of agreement between various categories of construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria regarding the drivers of CSR initiatives. Originality/value – The study contributes more effectively to CSR studies by highlighting the drivers of CSR initiatives in construction companies. The finding would facilitate the adoption and implementation of CSR initiatives in construction organizations. The adoption of best CSR practices fosters strong relationship among construction companies, project stakeholders and communities.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction companies; corporate social responsibility; drivers; Nigeria |
| Index terms: | Nigeria, competitive advantage, construction organization, statistics, corporate social responsibility, implementation, Lagos, construction company, survey, business strategy, personnel, questionnaire, project stakeholder, methodology |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, mathematical modelling, business, sociology, management, contractual arrangements, organization, market analysis, Geography, health safety and environment, research methods |
| Topics: | Human Resources, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Procurement, Health and Safety, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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