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In Carroll's pyramid of CSR, a company voluntarily funds a community health camp that no law or market expectation demands. Which layer of the pyramid does this belong to?
It belongs to the philanthropic layer of Carroll's pyramid. Philanthropic responsibility covers discretionary contributions to community welfare that neither law nor ethical expectation strictly demands, such as a voluntary health camp, and sits at the top of the pyramid.
- AEthical responsibility
- BPhilanthropic responsibilityCorrect
- CEconomic responsibility
- DLegal responsibility
Explanation
Philanthropic responsibility covers voluntary contributions to community welfare, being a good corporate citizen. Ethical responsibility concerns doing what is right and fair beyond law, which is expected by society, whereas this camp is purely discretionary giving.
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