ACCA Strategic Business Leader (SBL) Practice Exam

Which of the following positions on social responsibility is considered the most radical?

1. Pristine capitalists

2. Deep ecologists

3. Social contract position

4. Radical feminists

The correct answer is: Deep ecologists

The most radical position on social responsibility is considered to be those held by deep ecologists. This perspective drives a profound and comprehensive examination of the relationship between humanity and the natural world. Deep ecologists advocate for a fundamental shift in how society values and interacts with nature, placing intrinsic value on all living beings and ecosystems. This viewpoint challenges the anthropocentric (human-centered) approach that dominates many societal norms, suggesting that the rights of non-human entities must be recognized and prioritized. Deep ecologist's philosophy encompasses a deep critique of current socio-economic systems, often calling for significant changes including reduced human impact and consumption, re-evaluating the role of technology, and fostering sustainability intrinsically rather than just for economic or human benefit. This radical rethinking can lead to systemic transformations in policy, ethics, and personal behavior, ultimately positioning deep ecology as a transformative and often challenging ideology in the conversation on social responsibility. In contrast, pristine capitalists typically maintain the belief in free-market principles without significant concern for social responsibilities or environmental impacts, while the social contract position and radical feminists focus on different frameworks related to social obligations and justice rather than the fundamental re-evaluation of humanity's relationship with nature that deep ecology promotes.