Journal of Resource Management and Decision Engineering In Press 2027 09 01 The Moderating Role of Political Connections in the Relationship Between CEO Financial Expertise and Corporate Social Responsibility The Moderating Role of Political Connections in the Relationship Between CEO Financial Expertise and Corporate Social Responsibility 1 12 EN Journal Article 2026 07 10 <p>The first and most fundamental factor in corporate success is having successful managers with distinctive characteristics. Managerial characteristics can be examined from various perspectives, and managers can directly influence major corporate decisions. Society also pays attention to managers’ responses to different aspects of the organization and to organizations’ responsibilities toward society. This study examines the moderating role of political connections in the relationship between CEO financial expertise and corporate social responsibility. The statistical population comprises all companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange during March 2015–March 2025, from which 117 companies were selected through systematic elimination. Data were analyzed using multiple regression with a panel data approach. The findings indicate a significant relationship between CEO financial expertise and corporate social responsibility. They also show that political connections can influence the relationship between CEO financial expertise and corporate social responsibility.</p> https://journalrmde.com/index.php/jrmde/article/download/470/441