Timberland Is Committed to Its Volunteer Program Because

question 23

Multiple Choice

Timberland is committed to its volunteer program because

• A)the company's CEO saw the possibility of bringing about social change and the potential benefits this activism would bring.
• B)Timberland saw the need for more of its shoes within its community.
• C)it offers a cost-effective investment of tax-free dollars.
• D)the company faced calls from its stakeholders to do more for the wider community.

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