What Lesson Can Be Learned from the Way the Company

question 24

Multiple Choice

What lesson can be learned from the way the company Timberland uses its community service projects?

• A) Engaging in community service is correlated with higher profits.
• B) Community service is the best way to engage and turn around problem employees.
• C) Community service can double as manager training for employees.
• D) Community service is a way to bring executive management closer to low-level employees.

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