Question is on strategic managemet Based on the case study titled "Sibanye is Now the World's No. 1 Platinum Miner," published on May 30, 2019, by Felix Njini of Bloomberg,gived a detailed essay on the distinctions between Corporate Social Investments and Corporate Social Responsibility, and a rationale for the strategy Sibanye should adopt to navigate the fluctuating macroeconomic landscape in South Africa.

Question is on strategic managemet Based on the case study titled "Sibanye is Now the World's No. 1 Platinum Miner," published on May 30, 2019, by Felix Njini of Bloomberg,gived a detailed essay on the distinctions between Corporate Social Investments and Corporate Social Responsibility, and a rationale for the strategy Sibanye should adopt to navigate the fluctuating macroeconomic landscape in South Africa.

Understanding Business

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ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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