Exploring the Roles of Business and Government in the Society
1Kuye, O.L. and 2Abiola-Ale, O.A*.
1Department of Business Administration, University of Lagos.
2Department of Entrepreneurship, The Federal University of Technology, Akure. Ondo State
Email: *oaabiola@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT: This research work analyzed the planned functions of firms and the government on issues of corporate social responsibility to the society. The study draws from scholarly works to explain the relationship among the three key players of the economy. The role of government and business was examined in reference to their impacts on the society. The specific situation was discussed, as the study discovered that the role of business and government is taking a new dimension. The Nigeria situation was discussed as it was discovered that Corporate Social Responsibility by the organizations and the government is gradually taking a new shape. Recommendation was made that business and the Nigeria government is expected to be active in Corporate Social Responsibility practices and programmes which should be inclusive, as this will improve environmental welfare, safety initiatives, enhance community growth in all aspect.
Keywords: Business, Government, Society and Corporate Social Responsibility.
