Examining the Determinants of Corporate Social Responsibility Implementation in Non Governmental Organizations for Societal Well-Being: A Case of Kigoma, Tanzania.

Willa, Festo Romanus (2025) Examining the Determinants of Corporate Social Responsibility Implementation in Non Governmental Organizations for Societal Well-Being: A Case of Kigoma, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study investigated the factors that influence the implementation of corporate social responsibility in Non-Government Organizations in Kigoma, Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed to examine external factors and internal factors and how they shape the implementation of CSR in NGOs. Also, to examine the challenges that hinders the implementing CSR in the nonprofit sector in Kigoma. The study was guided by Stakeholder and resource dependence theories. The research used positivism and interpretivism research paradigms. It used mixed research approaches involving qualitative and quantitative methods. The study employed descriptive and inferential research design. The sample size of 384 respondents was through random and 20 weee selected through purposive sampling process and stratified sampling technique, the data were collected using survey questionnaires and interview guide. Quantitative data was analyzed through Multiple Linear Regression and Chi-Square. Qualitative data were analyses using content analysis. Findings showed that organizational culture, resource availability, and institutional pressures play significant roles in shaping CSR practices. Negative community perception, financial sustainability, and staff turnover were obstacles to CSR implementation. It was concluded that strengthening organizational culture, enhancing resource availability and promoting collaborative initiatives. Policymakers are recommended to formulate supportive policies to encourage CSR adoption. Key words: Corporate social responsibility, On-Government Organizations, Tanzania

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