PHILANTHROPY OF THE BUSINESS SECTOR IN ISRAEL
Tamir Rozental
Abstract
The article describes the patterns of social responsibility in Israel based on two elements: one alent is obedience to the law and the other is philanthropic activity. Ma'aleh is a non-profit organization that ranks leading companies in social responsibility and surveys philanthropic activity.
Keywords
social responsibility; Maala Organization; Israel; philanthropic; Business; contribution; Non-Profit; Companies
JEL Codes: A 130
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