A major beer producer in the U.S. donates fresh drinking water to victims of national disasters throughout the country. When asked why his firm donates the supplies without any expectation of recovering its costs, the president of the company remarked, "We feel that businesses should proactively seek to contribute to society in a positive way. The organization acting this way is an example of which type of social responsibility?
A) stakeholder responsibility
B) public responsiveness
C) philanthropic responsibility
D) economic responsibility
E) ethical responsibility

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The act of donating fresh drinking water to disaster victims without expecting any cost recovery is an example of philanthropic responsibility. This type of social responsibility reflects a company's desire to contribute to society's welfare beyond its economic and legal obligations, often through charitable donations, community service, and other acts of goodwill.

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