Which of the Following Statements Best Aligns with Milton Friedman's

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best aligns with Milton Friedman's argument against business performing social responsibility activities?

• A)Social responsibility compels managers to spend money on some individuals that rightfully belongs to other individuals.
• B)Social responsibility is not mandated by law,which means that it has to be done by will,not by compulsion.
• C)Empirical studies have not yet demonstrated a definitive relationship between corporate social responsibility and profitability.
• D)Profitability and growth go hand-in-hand with responsible treatment of employees,customers,and the community.
• E)Firms use social responsibility to increase their brand awareness.

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Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, used in costing and pricing decisions.