Which One of the Following Arguments on Social Responsibility States

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following arguments on social responsibility states that a business is socially responsible only when it pursues its economic interests?

• A) public expectations
• B) violation of profit maximization
• C) superiority of prevention over cures
• D) possession of resources

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