Allex Corp. has received a request from a charitable organization for a donation of $100,000 to help fund its activities. The CEO knows that the Board of Directors of Allex has made it clear that the company will adhere to a "defensive" strategy in terms of its social responsibility posture. How should the CEO respond to the request from the charitable organization?
A) Grant the request for $100 000.
B) Grant the request, but provide only $50 000.
C) Do not grant the request.
D) Tell the charitable organization that the Allex will study the issue further and will get back to them with a decision.
E) None of these

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As the company has a defensive strategy in terms of social responsibility, the CEO should not grant the request for a donation of $100,000. Choosing option C, to not grant the request, is the most appropriate response in this situation.