Corporate Social Responsibility and its Role in Promoting Sustainable Development: A Field Study on a Sample of Employees at the General Company for Chemical Industries
Abstract
This research aims to provide a fundamental study of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in social development, specifically in achieving shared development goals. The research covers several topics, including defining the essential elements and key dimensions of this concept. It also highlights the core concept of CSR, focusing on assessing its accuracy from a general ethical perspective. Ultimately, it arrives at a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between social responsibilities. The analytical approach was used in analyzing and interpreting the statistical research results. The deductive approach was also used in drawing conclusions based on statistical indicators. The sample was chosen randomly, and the sample size was 100 employees of the General Company for Chemical Products in Iraq, Babylon, Musayyib. A questionnaire consisting of 18 questions was prepared, and the researcher used the SPSS program to analyze the questionnaire data and used some statistical indicators, including descriptive statistics, the arithmetic mean, and the standard deviation. The study, using correlation and regression analysis, demonstrated a correlation and influence of the independent variable, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), on the dependent variable, Sustainable Development (SDD). The study concluded that CSR and SDD are important choices for companies and are essential for long-term success and progress. This is achieved by integrating CSR into their operations. Companies can have a positive impact on society in general and the environment in particular, enhance their brand image, and improve their financial performance. By embracing corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, companies can thrive in a rapidly changing world where social and environmental considerations are paramount.
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