Moving from Business Ethics Education to CSR: A Case of Nigeria University Education’s Impact on combating corruption. (A Theoretical Analysis)

• Autores: Solomon Kunle Omogbemi
• Localización: UCJC Business & Society Review, ISSN-e 2659-3270, Vol. 20, Nº. 3, 2023, págs. 18-79
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Pasar de la Educación en Ética Empresarial a la RSE: Un Caso del Impacto de la Educación Universitaria de Nigeria en la Lucha Contra la Corrupción. (Un Análisis Teórico)
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    La ética y la responsabilidad social corporativa (RSE) son conceptos cruciales en el mundo empre-sarial moderno. La educación en ética empresarial desempeña un papel importante en la configura-ción del comportamiento ético de los futuros líderes empresariales. Sin embargo, se necesita más investigación para comprender el impacto de la educación en ética empresarial en las prácticas de RSE, especialmente en países en desarrollo como Nigeria, donde la corrupción está muy extendi-da. Este estudio aborda esta brecha de investigación examinando las prácticas existentes de ética empresarial y RSE de las instituciones educativas nigerianas. Su objetivo es identificar los desafíos que enfrentan en la implementación de la ética empresarial y la RSE, explorar cómo los factores culturales y contextuales influyen en la implementación de la ética empresarial y la RSE en el sec-tor educativo nigeriano, identificar oportunidades para mejorar la ética empresarial y las prácticas de RSE, y sugerir formas prácticas para que las instituciones educativas nigerianas integren la ética empresarial y la RSE en sus políticas. estrategias y operaciones. La investigación tiene como objetivo responder a las siguientes preguntas: 1.) ¿Cuáles son las prácticas existentes de ética empresarial y RSE de las instituciones educativas nigerianas? 2.) ¿Qué desafíos enfrentan las instituciones educativas nigerianas en la implementación de la ética empresarial y la RSE? 3.) ¿Cómo influyen los factores culturales y contextuales en la implemen-tación de la ética empresarial y la RSE en el sector educativo nigeriano? 4.) ¿Qué oportunidades están disponibles para mejorar la ética empresarial y las prácticas de RSE en las instituciones educativas nigerianas? 5.) ¿Cómo pueden las instituciones educativas nigerianas integrar la ética empresarial y la RSE en sus políticas, estrategias y operaciones?Esta investigación es importante para abordar la brecha en la literatura sobre los desafíos y oportunidades de implementar la ética empresarial y la RSE en el sector educativo nigeriano. Los resultados pueden proporcionar información a los responsables políticos, educadores y otras partes interesadas en el sector educativo nigeriano para desarrollar estrategias e iniciativas para la imple-mentación efectiva de la ética empresarial y las prácticas de RSE, lo que lleva a un impacto social positivo y al desarrollo sostenible en Nigeria. En última instancia, esta investigación contribuirá a comprender las prácticas actuales, las barreras y las oportunidades para promover el comporta-miento ético y la responsabilidad social en las instituciones educativas nigerianas.

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    Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are crucial concepts in the modern business world. Business ethics education plays a significant role in shaping the ethical behaviour of future business leaders. However, there is a need for more research to understand the impact of business ethics education on CSR practices, especially in developing countries like Nigeria, where corruption is widespread. This study addresses this research gap by examining Nigerian educational institutions' existing business ethics and CSR practices. It aims to identify the challenges they face in implementing business ethics and CSR, explore how cultural and contextual factors influence the implementation of business ethics and CSR in the Nigerian education sector, identify opportunities for enhancing business ethics and CSR practices, and suggest practical ways for Nigerian educational institutions to integrate business ethics and CSR into their policies, strategies, and operations. The research aims to answer the following questions: 1.) What are Nigerian educational institutions' existing business ethics and CSR practices? 2.) What challenges do Nigerian educational institutions face in implementing business ethics and CSR? 3.) How do cultural and contextual factors influence the implementation of business ethics and CSR in the Nigerian education sector? 4.) What opportunities are available for enhancing business ethics and CSR practices in Nigerian educational institutions? 5.) How can Nigerian educational institutions integrate business ethics and CSR into their policies, strategies, and operations?This research is significant in addressing the gap in the literature on the challenges and opportunities of implementing business ethics and CSR in the Nigerian education sector. The results can provide insights to policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian education sector to develop strategies and initiatives for effective implementation of business ethics and CSR practices, leading to positive social impact and sustainable development in Nigeria. Ultimately, this research will contribute to understanding the current practices, barriers, and opportunities for promoting ethical behaviour and social responsibility in Nigerian educational institutions..

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