Which of the Following Is an Argument Against Social Responsibility

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument against social responsibility?

• A) Business has resources needed to tackle today's complex social issues.
• B) Because business is a part of our society, it cannot ignore social issues.
• C) Corporate time, money, and talent should be used to maximize profits.
• D) By helping resolve social issues, business can create a more stable environment.
• E) Socially responsible decision making by firms can prevent increased government intervention.

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Definitions:

Put-call Parity

A principle stating the relationship between the prices of European put and call options with the same strike price and expiration date.

American Put Values

The value of an American put option, which allows the holder to sell a specific asset at a predetermined price before the option expires.

Early Exercise

The action of exercising an option before its expiration date, typically to capture intrinsic value.

Protective Put

An investment strategy that involves buying a put option on a stock one owns, providing downside protection in case the stock's price decreases.