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This study explores the intricate relationship between politics, economy, and social communication within the oil sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a specific focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It scrutinizes how the Anglo Iranian Oil Company (AIOC) handled the complexities of staff-related disclosures in their operations. Through the lens of political economy theory, the investigation unpacks the strategies AIOC employed to sustain societal approval and present their operations in a positive manner. Furthermore, the study probes into political-influenced narrative disclosures from AIOC's chairman and various political diplomats. It analyses the potential usage of these disclosures as a strategic tool to safeguard and augment AIOC's political and economic dominance, particularly in relation to their competitive standing in Iran. Utilizing a theoretical framework rooted in political economy theory, it highlights disclosure patterns aligning with AIOC's policy and strategy to sustain shareholder trust. The research aims to cast light on employee-related press disclosures and the AIOC chairman’s statement. It seeks to discern whether these disclosures provide fact-based data that align with the critical realism viewpoint, or if they are components of a strategic "game" designed to preserve shareholder confidence.
Author(s): Abdelrehim N
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Eurasian Journal of Business and Management
Year: 2023
Volume: 11
Issue: 3-4
Pages: 158-173
Print publication date: 01/09/2023
Acceptance date: 16/08/2023
Date deposited: 05/04/2024
ISSN (electronic): 2148-0206
Publisher: Eurasian Publications
URL: https://eurasianpublications.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ejbm-11.3-4.4.pdf
DOI: 10.15604/ejbm.2023.11.0304.004
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