Home Depot, the building store company, supplies all the materials and the labour expertise for Habitat for Humanity, a charitable home-building program. Senior management believes that this type of philanthropy better reflects the company's commitment to the community than simply donating money to charitable causes. This is an example of which of the following?

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This scenario describes strategic giving, where a company chooses to donate resources (in this case, both materials and labour expertise) in a way that aligns with its business values and goals. This is different from social investing, which involves making financial investments in companies with a strong commitment to social responsibility. Social philanthropy and strategic paternalism are not accurate descriptions of this situation.

Home Depot, the Building Store Company, Supplies All the Materials