Exploring the Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility CSR in Oman Oil Sector

Received: 21 July 2024 / Revised: 21 November 2024 / Accepted: 22 November 2024 / Published: 30 December 2024 DOI: 10.47556/J.WJEMSD.20.3-4.2024.1 Purpose: This study evaluates the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Oman’s oil sector, addressing gaps in the existing literature by incorporating perspectives from community members, employees, and industry experts. Design: A mixed-methods approach was used to analyse CSR practices of various stakeholders. SPSS was used to analyse descriptive data. Originality: This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of CSR in Oman’s oil sector, emphasising financial and government compliance. It combines qualitative and quantitative data, contributing new insights into CSR’s financial impact and government compliance. Findings: This study finds that CSR practices in Oman’s oil sector are shaped by both voluntary and mandatory factors. Financial and legal compliance needs improvement, and while CSR efforts exist, their impact is limited by a lack of sustainable initiatives. The financial dimension plays a key role in CSR effectiveness. Research Implications: This research offers a framework for future CSR studies in oil-rich countries such as Oman, highlighting the need for further exploration of CSR’s financial impacts and government regulations. This calls for research into multi-stakeholder approaches to CSR to achieve both social and business goals. Keywords: Social Responsibility; Oil Sector; Philanthropic Dimension; Legal Dimension; Financial Dimension. Citation: Awashreh, R., Hamid, A. A., Mohamed, B. E. B. and AlShukaili, S. H. (2024): Exploring the Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Oman Oil Sector. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 20, Nos 3-4, pp.197-211.