THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN VIETNAM AGRO-FOOD ENTERPRISES

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly important for manufacturing enterprises. Implementing CSR not only helps enterprises improve their image with stakeholders but can also help enterprises improve internal performance. In the context of agro-food enterprises, which have a direct impact on the environment, this study investigates the impact of CSR on employee performance. To investigate the date effect, a research model was established through the mediating role of job satisfaction and the regulatory role of the organ. Based on data collected from 698 enterprises through the survey, the research model is evaluated and estimated by PLS - SEM method. The results in the study support the positive impact of CSR on both job satisfaction and employee performance. In addition, the mediating role of job satisfaction on the impact of CSR on employee performance is also confirmed. Besides, this study also confirms the regulatory role of organizational support for the impact of CSR on employee performance. Finally, through these analyses, the study makes appropriate recommendations for agro-food enterprises in Vietnam.