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Background:

"Corporate social responsibility (CSR) covers the relationship between corporations (or other for-profit firms) and the societies with which they interact, focusing on responsibilities that are inherent on both sides of these ties. CSR defines society in its wildest sense, and on many levels, to include all stakeholder groups that maintain ano ngoing interest in the firm's operation." Religion is something firms find hard to ignore, because it matters to so many of their stakeholders.

Facebook sees worshippers as a vital community to drive engagement on the world's largest social media platform. As early as 2017, CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited churchesa s one example in a lengthy manifesto on connecting the world and the company created a team focused on "faith partnerships." This initiative received mixed opinions.

Many religious leaders welcomed Facebook's attention; some other group users expressed their concerns over their religious privacy. Are faith groups good for business/Facebook? And To what extent are religion and business compatible"? Chandler, David (pp. 22-50)

In this assignment, you read Required Readings; provide a thoughtful analysis based on our course textbook, lectures, discussions, and supporting resources to answer the following questions:

1. Based on the Required Resources provided, explain if this Facebook's initiative, is based on their economic or social responsibility? Please use concepts discussed in class to justify your arguments.