The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Community Development: The Case of Selected Universities in Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Abstract

High learning institutions (HLIs) through corporate social responsibility come to realize that establishing a strong rapport with surrounding communities is vital for the growth, success and survival of their institutions. This article delves into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of HLIs operating in Tanzania on community development taking Morogoro region the case study. Both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were collected from 200 respondents through questionnaires, interview and observation while secondary data obtained through documentary review. The study results from multiple linear regression shows that HLIs in Morogoro region engaged in various forms of CSR activities that contribute to community development (CD). Moreover, employment opportunities, health services, business, education and water services were found to be highly statistically significant at 1% (p<0.001) level of significance while infrastructure was insignificant but positively related to community development. Basing on the study findings, researchers recommended that stakeholders’ engagement needs to be fully practiced in the course of CSR implementation.