Abstract

Corporate social responsibility in the business environment of Jordan has evolved significantly, shifting away the altruistic side projects and towards more strategic approaches that integrate the concept of environment and social issues into the primary commercial activities (Omar and Alkayed, 2021). This evolution is a reaction to unique local conditions, legal requirements, and stockholder demands but is more generally oriented globally. As Alghizzawi et al. (2022) believe, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is starting to gain attention as a strategic tool that can help Jordanian businesses gain competitive advantage, customer trust, and ensure long-term economic sustainability, not as a mandatory tool.

Keywords

  • Drug Administration
  • Jordan Food
  • Drug Sector

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