Corporate philanthropy

What is the function and the contemporary landscape of corporate philanthropy? In this essay, you will tackle the question of whether corporate philanthropy should be espoused by a greater number of corporations. To do this successfully, you will need to systematically address the question of what exactly corporate philanthropy is, provide examples of current corporate philanthropic practices, and review the various scholarly debates surrounding the effectiveness of corporate philanthropy initiatives. The essay must take into account various theoretical standpoints regarding ethical practice as discussed in the relevant literature.
Conclude the essay with your own remarks on the effectiveness of corporate philanthropy.