A Central Part of the Moral Argument for Corporate Social

question 43

Multiple Choice

A central part of the moral argument for corporate social responsibility comes from the thinking that ______.

• A)businesses have to pay taxes, so they should have to be responsible in other ways as well
• B)society cannot afford all its needs unless business is forced to go beyond just paying taxes
• C)business leaders and shareholders make money, so they should be morally responsible to society, especially to the poor
• D)a large part of business success comes as much from actions that are congruent with societal values and norms as from factors internal to the company

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Definitions:

Tax Reforms

Changes made to tax policies or systems, often aimed at simplifying the tax process, reducing rates, or adjusting tax laws to encourage economic growth or fairness.

Benefits Packages

A collection of non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries.

Vesting

Vesting refers to the process by which employees gain non-forfeitable rights to employer-contributed benefits, such as pensions or stock options, over time.

Pension Benefits

Payments made to retirees or their beneficiaries, typically based on years of service and salary, as part of an employer-sponsored retirement plan.