Abstract

This study discussed the role of social responsibility in enhancing organizational reputation. It tried to introduce a theoretical framework about is variables according to previous literature. It also introduced an analytical framework for the opinions of (34) educational leadership in a sample of faculties of AL-Qadisiya university. the social responsibility as an independent variable was expressed through two dimensions (Ethical and philanthropic responsibilities. The researchers developed a scale composed of (15) items passed on the perspective of (Wheelen & Hunger , 2006). While the perceived reputation as dependent variable was expressed through four dimensions (Admire and respect, Trust, Good feeling, and Overall reputation based on the scale developed by (Ponzi et al,2011; Reputation institute , 2012) The study reached at a set of conclusions among them is the key role of social responsibility practices in building and promoting good reputation for organizations It introduced a set of recommendations among them the necessity of formulating a clear vision about social responsibilities of the faculties under study, besides the implication of those responsibilities in strategic objectives to enhance their reputations.