Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and brand image among young professionals

Abstract

The world has become a small community, and every well-known international brand has established a presence at practically all international borders in areas as diverse as manufacturing, logistics, selling, and consumption. Due to the lack of local literature, this study aims to determine the relationship between the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on brand image among young professionals in Davao City. The study used a descriptivecorrelational research design. It used an adapted and modified questionnaire for the one hundred fifty (150) young professionals in Davao City as the study's respondents. It was identified by using a simple random sampling technique. The results were treated statistically using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. Furthermore, the study revealed the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and a very high brand image among young professionals in Davao City. Additionally, correlation analysis results revealed a significant relationship between the level of effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and brand image among young professionals in Davao City. The findings of this study demonstrate the critical role that corporate social responsibility (CSR), which includes both ethical and philanthropic components, plays in influencing and strengthening young professionals' perceptions of a company's brand image. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs can be formulated using these insights, allowing businesses to meet societal expectations and improve their brand's reputation.