Exploring Social Responsibility of the Private Sector in Yemen: A Field Study in Taiz
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https://doi.org/10.55074/hesj.vi46.1415الكلمات المفتاحية:
Social responsibility، Yemeni businesspeople، localization، development، Yemen، Taizالملخص
This study investigates the awareness and implementation of social responsibility (SR) by business leaders in Taiz, Yemen. It addresses the concept and practice of SR and identifies the primary challenges and obstacles private sector institutions face in their SR endeavors of unstable Yemeni environment. Employing a descriptive-analytical methodology, the research approach strategically sampled (27) business leaders and (21) civil society organizations, of which women represent about (20%). The findings reveal that most participants are knowledgeable about SR, with common challenges identified across the sample, including security concerns that significantly impact the implementation of SR initiatives. The study highlights the critical role of local engagement in SR practices, advocating for strengthened local partnerships to ensure sustainable development and effective response strategies.التنزيلات
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