A Central Part of the Moral Argument for Corporate Social

question 43

Multiple Choice

A central part of the moral argument for corporate social responsibility comes from the thinking that ______.

• A)businesses have to pay taxes, so they should have to be responsible in other ways as well
• B)society cannot afford all its needs unless business is forced to go beyond just paying taxes
• C)business leaders and shareholders make money, so they should be morally responsible to society, especially to the poor
• D)a large part of business success comes as much from actions that are congruent with societal values and norms as from factors internal to the company

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Definitions:

Role Strain

The stress or tension experienced when the demands of a particular social role conflict with an individual's personal abilities, resources, or needs.

Adequate Time

The amount of time deemed sufficient to accomplish a task or meet a requirement, often based on subjective evaluation.

Responsibilities

Duties or obligations expected to be fulfilled by individuals or organizations.

Achievement Behavior

Actions aimed at accomplishing specific goals or meeting standards of excellence.