Which of the following is an example of a company taking responsibility for a social impact as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Setting up apprenticeship programmes for young people in the local community
- Step 1: CSR means voluntarily acting to benefit society beyond legal minimum duties.
- Step 2: Apprenticeships for local young people provide training and employment.
Answer
Setting up apprenticeship programmes for young people in the local community.
Why not the others: This serves shareholders rather than being a social responsibility initiative. This is a cost saving and not an action with social impact. This may reduce costs, but job losses have a negative social impact.
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