As the Opening Case in Chapter 2 Notes, Philip Morris

question 87

Multiple Choice

As the Opening Case in chapter 2 notes, Philip Morris International's commitment to sustainable tobacco farming, efficient use of natural resources, reducing waste in manufacturing, eliminating child labor, and giving back to its communities is part of its actions in the ________________segment of the general environment.

• A) physical
• B) political/legal
• C) sociocultural
• D) industry

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