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An Exploratory Study on the Viability of Corporate Social Responsibility Practice in Ethiopian Universities: Bule Hora University

Abstract

Mesay Ayele

Purpose: The aim of this research is to develop a theory, model and terminology that fit the Ethiopian Universities; by exploring facts from the CSR practice that held in Bule Hora University since its establishment.

Methods: The researcher adopts qualitative research approach to attain its objective. The relevant data collected through in-depth-interview from the respondents of the research. These are the University V/ Presidents, college deans, HoDs, students and community members addressed for the data collection purpose. The respondents are plotted by using the combination of the purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The data analysis has been done through the software called QDA light version 12.2.with Constant Comparative Analysis (CCA) to build the substantive theory and model.

Results: The research finding yield major results with regard to the practice of CSR in BHU. The results are focused on six different categories. These themes are knowledge meaning of CSR, practicability of CSR (various sub themes), CSR expectation, the changing scenarios in CSR practice, types and role of stakeholders, and terminology. The study reveals that there are bottleneck in the implementation of the concept CSR in BHU context such as lack of awareness, absence of comprehensive guideline to lead the tasks, there is no specific theory and model for the universities, etc. As a result, this study proposes three models. These are model for the USSR pyramid, USSR stakeholders’ model and USSR model.

Practical Implications: The studies have various implications for different stakeholders of the concept. The study addresses for policy makers, regulators, MoSHE, Ethiopian Universities, etc. It implies to formulate policy, regulation framework, procedures, rules, and policy implication framework. Moreover, for the Ethiopian Universities it has shown to maintain synchronized effort to use and disseminate the new CSR model and terminology.

Originality/Value: The study has its own original features other than prior researches that have conducted in the area. Newness of this specific article is new CSR terminology, CSR model, CSR stakeholders’ model and CSR pyramid that fit to the Ethiopian Universities.