CIMA BA4 · Chapter 1 · Question 8 of 10
Which of the following is the best example of an organisation acting with social responsibility rather than merely complying with the law?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Voluntarily reducing waste and emissions below the levels permitted by regulation
Explanation
Social responsibility involves going beyond legal obligations to act in the interests of society and the environment. Cutting emissions below legal limits is voluntary. Paying the minimum wage, filing accounts on time and deducting tax are legal requirements, so they show compliance rather than social responsibility.
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