A Tangible Truth About Having Moral Principles Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A tangible truth about having moral principles is

• A) moral behavior always pays off in strictly selfish terms.
• B) morally responsible companies are rarely among the most profitable.
• C) if you do the right thing only because you think it will pay off, you're not really motivated by moral concerns.
• D) business is fundamentally an amoral activity.

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