The shareholder's meeting of ABC Corporation was contentious.The shareholders were concerned that the company had given away their money to charitable causes.The board outlined to the shareholders that there was a direct corporate benefit to be gained from these donations.The board is positioning the contributions as _______,which is
Consistent with a(n)________perspective.
A)Strategic giving; profit maximization
B)Social enterprise; enlightened self-interest
C)Social enterprise; profit maximization
D)Strategic giving; enlightened self-interest
E)CSR; enlightened self-interest

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The board's positioning of the charitable donations as "strategic giving" and "enlightened self-interest" indicates that they believe there is a corporate benefit to be gained from these contributions. This aligns with the perspective of "enlightened self-interest," which acknowledges the importance of social responsibility and philanthropy in creating a sustainable and successful business. Thus, the best choice is D) Strategic giving; enlightened self-interest.

The Shareholder's Meeting of ABC Corporation Was Contentious