The RedCap Corporation Is Committed to Social Responsibility

question 24

Multiple Choice

The RedCap Corporation is committed to social responsibility. It is looking for a new shipping partner and has found LogiSpec, one that seems to be perfect since it employs individuals with disabilities, contributes a portion of profit to the local school system, and allows its employees to work on flextime. RedCap is very interested in LogiSpec's attention to social responsibility. However, its pricing is almost 12% higher than other shippers RedCap is considering. The fact that RedCap's decision has to balance the company's desire for social responsibility and investors' desires for profits is an example of a(n) ____ responsibility.

• A) ethical
• B) legal
• C) cost
• D) philanthropic
• E) economic

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Definitions:

ADH

Anti-Diuretic Hormone, a peptide hormone that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, critical to the regulation of metabolism and energy.

TSH

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone; a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones and thus controls metabolism.

Pathological Condition

A state that is contrary to normal health, often characterized by various signs and symptoms of disease.