In 1989, Ben & Jerry's Was the First Major Corporation

question 17

Multiple Choice

In 1989, Ben & Jerry's was the first major corporation to ______.

• A)allow an independent social audit of its business operations
• B)use only fair trade goods in all of its products
• C)be purchased through a hostile takeover for other than financial reasons
• D)introduce the concept of a living wage for all its employees

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