Which of the following is a unique feature of the citizenship component of corporate social responsibility? Select one: a. It demands that organizations follow the prescribed ethical codes for their business. b. It proposes that law represents society's confirmation of right and wrong and must therefore be followed. c. It ensures legal compliance so that a company's reputation is protected against allegations like violation or intellectual property rights or labor laws. d. It argues that organizations should contribute resources to improve the quality of life in the communities in which they operate.

D). It argues that organizations should contribute resources to improve the quality of life in the communities in which they work or operate.

Explanation:

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is demonstrated as the management idea or conviction where a firm or company merges the social, economic, and environmental concerns and is accountable for this while dealing with their business operations.

As per the question, option D i. e. 'It argues that organizations should contribute resources to improve the quality of life in the communities in which they work' exemplifies the unique characteristic of the citizenship element of corporate social responsibility. Social accountability is one of the key features of CSR and thus, the companies must provide with the resources for improving people's lives in the communities where they are working in and uplift them economically and socially. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.