GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)has been making anti-AIDS drugs such as Retrovir and Epivir available in hard-hit areas of Africa at up to 75 percent off the global price. At which level of social responsibility was GSK acting by providing the drugs at a fraction of their usual costs?

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GSK was not obligated to provide the drugs at a reduced cost, as it was not required by law or regulations. This act was an example of discretionary social responsibility, where the company voluntarily takes action to benefit society beyond what is required by law.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)has Been Making Anti-AIDS Drugs Such as Retrovir and Epivir