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Firstly, need to follow an academic report writing because we cant have all time short short short
paragraphs needed to be change all of the assignment format
Secondly, need to use the linking words for example ( however, moreover, therefore, adding to
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Thirdly, need to use an introduction for any new paragraph so the reader has an idea what the
report will be about before complete reading.
Use subheading for the new parts but for this assignment below the format is wrong because she
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“Assignment question is:
Your report should analyse the CSR activity of the company or
organisation with which you are doing your internship against the
four areas in Carroll’s Social Responsibility Pyramid. Each of the four
areas should be a section in your report. You should also compare
and contrast your organisation’s CSR work with similar-sized
organisations working in the same area.
Word limit: 2000 words - excluding tables, references and
appendices,, please use no less than 15 Harvard references ,, i have
done my internship in MBPS oil company in oman / Muscat
Notes:
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all of it essay type an academic writing don't use any bullit points
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The Carroll’s Social Responsibility of MBPS Oil Company in Oman
Corporate Social Responsibility is one of the critical factors that plays a significant role
in the success of an organization. According to Carroll and Shabana (2010), Corporate social
responsibility refers to the self-regulatory mechanism in which business organizations monitors
their activities to ensure effective compliance with the state laws, ethical standards as well as
other international norms. In other words, CSR is the business’s obligation to its primary
stakeholders, which represents groups of people that have a stake in the parties that have an
interest within an organization. This paper seeks to present a critical analysis of the MBPS oil
company about the four areas Carroll’s Social responsibility pyramid. Notably, the paper will
first briefly describe Carroll’s Social responsibility Pyramid. The paper will then discuss how the
MBPS oil company has achieved the four areas. And …….. ……. ………. ………
The Carroll’s Social Responsibility
Dr. Archie B. Carroll identified four critical areas of Corporate Social Responsibility.
The four sectors that make up the corporate social responsibility encompass legal, ethical,
economic and philanthropic factors (Carroll and Shabana, 2010).
Legal responsibilities as far as CSR is concerned ensuring that business organizations
adhere to the rules and regulations of a country it is operating. Notably, obeying the laws of a
state helps protect the consumers who rely on a particular product that the company sells.
Following such rules prevents avoidable penalties that may affect business operations.
Schwartz and Carroll ( 2003) explains economic responsibilities of an organization as far
as a company is concerned the company’s economic responsibility to be profitable to the
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company’s stakeholders by providing a return on investment to the shareholders or owners of the
company. Economic responsibilities also encompass creating jobs for the surrounding
communities as well as produce useful products and services to the communities. Finally, being
economically responsible involves streamlining processes and activities in the most efficient
manner through innovation so as to increase revenue.
Beyond abiding by the law, an organization has an ethical obligation to the society. Moral
responsibility encompasses doing what is right to the community even if the business is not
compelled by the law to do so. Ethical responsibilities include managing wastes efficiently,
recycling wastes as well as providing ethical responsibilities to the society.
Philanthropic responsibilities include promoting the welfare of humans and spreading
goodwill( Schwartz and Carroll,2003). Notably, philanthropic responsibility compel
organizations to contribute towards social, educational, recreational and cultural development.
Legal
Adhering to mining laws
In ensuring business continuity, the MB Petroleum Services Company ensures that its
activities lie in line with the mining legislation act particularly the Royal Decree laws.
Obtaining Mining licenses.
The MBPS Company acquires all legal permits required during operations. Particularly,
the company receives appropriate licenses before providing oil and gas drilling services, before
conducting nitrogen pumping operations as well as other oil and gas services such as mud
logging.
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In particular, the company obtains the initial exploration license before commencing its
oil and gas exploration operations. Notably, the license permits the company to explore essential
minerals within a specified geographical area for a period, usually one year. After, one year the
law requires the company to renew the license to continue its operations. The MBPS often
renews its licenses periodically to avoid potential conflicts with the law.
The Company also obtains appropriate mining permits prior undertaking any mining
operation. Noteworthy to mention, the licenses encompasses both quarry and mine operation
licenses which essentially allows the exploration and mining of minerals and rocks within a
specified geographical area. Besides, the company also renew the mining licenses to avoid
conflicts with the law.
Paying relevant fees, taxes, and tax incentives
The Oman law requires firms to pay appropriate fees, taxes, royalties and tax incentives
to the government. Notably, the MBPS Company pays all relevant fees required by the law. Such
fees include import duties, royalties (5% of the sale of all minerals and rocks), rental fees as well
as permit fees.
Protection of the Environment
The Omani law requires that all Companies take into consideration their activities and
how they impact the environment. Notably, the Law ensures minimal destruction of the
environment by issuing proper permits to companies. Such permits protect Oman’s water
resources as well as an archeological heritage from destruction by businesses’ activities,
particularly the petroleum companies.
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Health and Safety
Various laws in Oman enhances the health and Safety of the workers. It is noteworthy to
mention that no particular law governs the health and safety of the Petroleum industry in Oman,
the Oman constitution requires that some legislative acts should be observed during petroleum
mining operations. The first legislation that oversees the health and safety of employees is the
Oil and Gas law. Notably, the law necessitates that the right-holder should ensure that the health,
security and the safety of the employees are maintained thoroughly during operations. The
MBPS ensures compliance with the law by providing the workers with health and Safety
equipment, putting in place and Comprehensive Security Plan. The Company also adheres to all
labor laws established by the constitution such as employee overtime and working hours.
Economic
Provides investment and Tax Revenue
The Oil and gas industry is the Oman’s largest investment sector generating significant
revenue for the country. Noteworthy to mention, the oil industry contributes to government
revenue through corporate taxes, property taxes, royalties, land sales as well as personal income
taxes. By providing such revenues, the government has been able to create a world class
infrastructure, provide social services to the local citizens as well as implement other important
programs within the country (Al-Khater and Naser, 2003).
Creates Jobs for the Locals
The company contributes towards job creation within Oman. Important to mention, the
company has recently adopted the Omanization program approved by the Omani government.
Noteworthy to mention, the program aims at replacing expatriates obtained from foreign
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countries with Omani trained personnel. Besides, the program is intended to ensure that majority
of the departments and organizations in Oman employ the local human resources. In this sense,
the company has focused on employing local human resources after providing relevant training
to them. In addition, the organization offers training services such as workshops and internships
to the local communities to enhance their on-job training skills so as to make them employable.
Interesting to say, the company also offers a leadership training to communities so as to improve
their leadership skills, behavioral skills as well as business skills to ensure that they contribute to
the overall success of the company.
Providing a return on investment for the stakeholders
The MBPS contributes to revenue generation of its primary stakeholder. Important to
mention, the primary stakeholder for the company is the MB holding company, which was
established to develop and explore mining services in Oman and Internationally. The MBPS has
contributed not only in oil exploration in Oman but also in the exploration and development of
copper and gold in the Sultanate of Oman. Overall, the activities carried out by the MBPS has
contributed to the overall profitability of the MB holding company.
Provision of products and services
The MBPS provides a wide range of goods and services to the community. First, the
company helps explore and develop oil mines within the Oman region. As such, the company
helps in the production of oil for use not only within the country but also to the world community
as well. Besides, the company sponsors various programs and events in Oman to enhance the
wellness of the local citizens. Notably, the company has donated both medical and non-medical
utilities to the ministry of health to help enhance the health of the local communities.
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Ethical responsibilities
Sustainability of Environment
MBPS Oil Company in Oman practices Ethical responsibilities. The real moral
responsibility that the company practices is the sustainability of the environment. Similarly, the
company adheres to the environmental standards since it practices on the set standards. For
example, the company releases the lowest amount of Sulphur dioxide that is required by the law.
Even though the company emits the necessary amount of Sulphur dioxide, the oil itself is
an environmentally harmful. The use of oil intrinsically pollutes the environment .Therefore, use
of non-better polluting technologies such as gas is better (Schouten and Remmé, 2006). Despite
the negative by-products of the company, the environmental effect of the oil products of the
company records a radical improvement.
Corruption
Similarly, the MBPS oil company in Oman does not involve itself in corruption activities
such as bribing officials so as to speed up drilling machines. Other oil producing companies such
as Petrol Gas E and P engage in fraud. The common motivating factor of corruption is the natural
resource together with increased competition in the industry.
Human resource management
Regarding human resource management, the company announces vacancies and the
suitable applicants are called for the interview( Esrock, and Leichty, 1998).The company
employees people from the local environment that they operate in the company. Similarly, the
company trains as well as develop their local suppliers .The company invests a lot of money in
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training its employees hence bringing out the best in them hence having a competitive advantage
in their oil.
Employee motivation
Apart from training their employees, the company motivates their employees by
rewarding those who perform well. Forms of awards include cash, discounts in dental and
medical care as well as sporting activities.
Risk assessment
Also, the company undertakes a serious risk assessment of their operations and premises.
As a result, there are few accidents which occur at their workplace hence lesser fatality rates of
its contractors as well as its employees.
Accounting Standard Boards Regulation
MBPS Oil Company also conforms to the Accounting Standard Boards regulations .In
that, the company is transparent. Similarly, the company provides a complete financial statement
with no error. Similarly, the financial statement of the company always gives the true financial
picture of the enterprise.
Waste maintenance
Even though the company releases the required amount of Sulphur dioxide, it participates
in oil spills thus neglecting environment (Hans and Bariki, 2012).As a result, the indigenous
people's livelihood has been destroyed. The fertile agricultural lands have been destroyed
.Similarly, oil spills have led to the displacement of people of Oman since their lands are
inhabitable.
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Philanthropic Responsibilities
Promotes health
MBPS Oil Company has made a positive impact on the Oman community. The company
supports over 30 health facilities in the country. Similarly, the MBPS has built five hospitals in
Oman. Therefore, the company has created more employment opportunities to the community
apart from employing people directly in their business. Similarly, the hospitals have the best
health facilities, therefore, treating more than 500,000 patients with different diagnosis since it
was established.
Also, the company is in partnership with health and human service. The primary goal of
the partnership is to educate all our employees as well as the community about the leading cause
of death in Oman (Frankental, 2001). Corporate social responsibility. The education focuses on
diseases such as HIV-AIDS, heart disease as well as cancer. The company raises funds to fight
the diseases.
Environment
`The core value of the company is environmental stewardship. So as to act on the central
value of the company, the company seeks chances to protect the environment by philanthropic
giving. Therefore, the company supports those distance learning program of Zoo to school
children so as to cut down their budget.
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Arts
Similarly, MBPS oil company partners with performing arts programs .The program
educates children hence linking the company’s value of enhancing education .With the help of
theater, the children's literature together writing English are improved.
Promotes Education
Likewise, the company supports high school students from small oil producing areas. The
company also sponsors students in undergraduate and post graduate degrees in Oman. By
tracking the support the company gives to students, it helps build the future workforce of the
enterprise.
Similarly, the company supports science, technology, engineering as well as math
education .As a result, literacy level is raised together with meeting the social needs of the
community .The four subjects are given the student an advantage in working with the MBPS
company( O'Rourke and Connolly, 2003).
Comparison of MBPS Corporate Social Responsibility with other Companies
The MBPS engages in Corporate Social Responsibility activities more than similar sized
organization within operating within Oman such as the United Engineering Services and Petrol
Gas E & P. Noteworthy; the company offers a broad range of corporate activities. These
activities include driving awareness programs, leadership training programs, employing the
locals and providing health supplies to the ministry of health of Oman. Noteworthy, the United
Engineering Services, and the Petrol gas E & P rarely engage in such activities.
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Conclusion
In summary, Carroll’s framework provides four key areas of corporate social
responsibility. The four areas or corporate social responsibility include economic, ethical, legal
and philanthropy factors. The MBPS engages in these four areas. As far as legal factors are
concerned, the company, the company, obtains various licenses from relevant authorities pays
taxes and relevant fees to the government, enhances the health and safety of the community and
minimizes environmental destruction. From an economic perspective, the company provides
taxes and revenues to the government, provides various products and services to the community,
provides the return on investment to the stakeholders and creates job opportunities. From an
ethical perspective, the company enhances environmental sustainability, avoids corrupt dealings
and fair treatment of employees. On the philanthropic perspective, the company provides a wide
of range of programs to develop the local communities and enhance their wellness. Such
programs include offering training programs, providing health and wellness programs, as well as
offering education programs to the local communities.
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