By Establishing Ronald McDonald Houses, Temporary Lodging for Individuals with Seriously

question 84

Multiple Choice

By establishing Ronald McDonald Houses, temporary lodging for individuals with seriously ill family members, McDonald's has committed itself to more than just shareholder wealth. The corporation's active role in improving societal conditions suggests that it is responsive to which of the following arguments for the socioeconomic model of social responsibility?

• A) Corporate resources should be devoted to maximizing profits, not to solving society's problems.
• B) Individual businesses should not be responsible for solving problems that affect all of society.
• C) Socially responsible actions by business firms increase the role of government in business.
• D) Social responsibility promotes environmental stability and long-run profitability.

Understand how operating efficiencies contribute to competitive advantage.

Recognize different production methods (small-batch, continuous-process, mass production) and their characteristics.

Understand the concept of competitive advantage and its significance.

Identify how technology impacts transformation processes in organizations.

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