Social Auditing As A Tool For Enhancing Rural Development In Nigeria

(A CASE STUDY OF EXXON MOBIL EKET}   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In the era of corporate social responsibility, where corporations are often expected not just to deliver value to consumers and shareholders but also to meet environmental and social standards deemed desirable by some vocal members of the general public including the host communities, social auditing can help companies create, improve and maintain a positive public relations image. In essence, social auditing will enhance rural development by means of corporate social responsibility by co…