Which One of the Following Examples Reflects a Socially Responsible

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples reflects a socially responsible action by an organization?

• A) Ford Motor Company became the first automaker to endorse a federal ban on sending text messages while driving.
• B) Apple has eliminated lead-lined glass monitors from its product line and pioneered reduced-sized packaging that leverages recyclable materials.
• C) By 2019, Chick-fil-A will stop selling products containing meat from poultry raised with antibiotics.
• D) UPS has a company-wide policy that urges employees to volunteer during natural disasters and other crises.

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