A Key Difference Between Cause Marketing and a Charitable Contribution

question 215

Multiple Choice

A key difference between cause marketing and a charitable contribution is

• A) a charitable contribution provides an organization with a lower tax deduction.
• B) there is no limit to the amount of charitable deductions a firm can make, but a firm is limited to the number of cause marketing efforts it can make during a fiscal year.
• C) charitable donations are contributed at the sole discretion of the firm while the amount for cause marketing is directly affected by consumers' purchases.
• D) cause marketing is generally linked to public causes and concerns while straight charitable contributions are generally given to private institutions.
• E) there is essentially no difference between a charitable contribution and cause marketing.

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Definitions:

Cultural Influences

The impact of cultural environment and practices on an individual's behaviors, values, and beliefs.

Familiarity

The state of being well-known or easily recognized, often through repeated exposure or experience.

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The highest level of education an individual has completed, such as high school, undergraduate, or graduate degrees.

Delay-of-Gratification

The capacity to withstand the allure of an instant gratification in favor of a future benefit.