ACCA Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Practice Exam

According to Gray, Owen, and Adam, which of the following is NOT one of the seven positions on social responsibility?

1. Socialists

2. Pristine capitalists

3. Green marketers

4. Deep ecologists

The correct answer is: Green marketers

The correct answer reflects that "green marketers" are not one of the seven positions on social responsibility as identified by Gray, Owen, and Adam. In the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR), the seven positions typically include a range of perspectives from more traditional views like pristine capitalists, who prioritize profit maximization with little regard for social impacts, to more progressive views like deep ecologists, who argue for fundamental changes in organizational practices to prioritize environmental sustainability. Green marketers, while they may advocate for environmentally friendly products and practices, are often seen more as a practical discipline within marketing rather than a distinct philosophical position on social responsibility. They focus on fostering sustainable products to meet consumer demand rather than a broader ideological stance on corporate responsibility. The other options represent specific ideological stances regarding the extent and nature of corporate social responsibility, making them relevant to the context in which Gray, Owen, and Adam explored the topic. Thus, "green marketers" does not fit the framework established by these scholars.