Allex Corp. has received a request from a charitable organization for a donation of $100,000 to help ...

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) Tell the charitable organization that the Allex will study the issue further and will get back to them with a decision.
B) Grant the request for $100 000.
C) Do not grant the request.
D) Grant the request, but provide only $50 000.
E) None of these