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http://dx.doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2021.vol8.no4.0423

The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Brand Image: A Case Study in Vietnam  

PHAN, Cuong Xuan (Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry)
LE, Lam Van (School of Banking, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City)
DUONG, Duy (School of Banking, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City)
PHAN, Thuy Chung (School of Banking, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City)
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The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business / v.8, no.4, 2021 , pp. 423-431 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of university social responsibility on brand image and student satisfaction. Social responsibility impact on consumer behavior has been studied extensively. But the same impact has not been rigorously tested to the same extend in the education sector. Firstly, we analyze the perception of university social responsibility (USR) and its components, including (1) the quality of teaching programs, facilities, and academic staff; (2) supporting learning activities; and (3) human resource policies. Secondly, we investigate the relationship between university social responsibility, brand image, and student satisfaction. The study examined these relationships through a proposed economic model based on answers from a survey of 298 students at the University of Food Industry Ho Chi Minh City. From the above survey data, the author proceeds to quantify variables and, based on Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient, EFA factor analysis, and linear regression, to measure the impact of each social responsibility factor on business of the university and student satisfaction. The results show that university social responsibility actually affects the university's brand image and student satisfaction. Our findings suggest that universities should develop an appropriate marketing strategy to reinforce brand image and student satisfaction through the university social responsibility model.
Keywords
University Social Responsibility; Brand Image; Student Satisfaction; Quality of Teaching Service; Human Resource Policy;
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