Which CSR strategy means allowing a situation to remain unresolved until someone finds out about it?

• A. Reactive
• B. Proactive
• C. Defence
• D. Accommodation

Answer: (A)

In CSR strategy, the timing of action matters: some firms act before problems occur, others respond only after a issue becomes public. The idea of letting a situation stay unresolved until someone finds out about it describes a reactive approach—action is taken only after discovery or exposure, not in anticipation.

This fits best because the issue isn’t addressed proactively or preemptively; there’s no attempt to prevent it or fix it early. It also isn’t about defending or denying the issue, or about willingly addressing concerns once someone raises them in a constructive way. Reactive CSR effectively means you respond to the problem only when it becomes known, rather than preparing for or openly accommodating it in advance.