Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) If an ethical or social responsibility issue can withstand open discussion that results in agreement or limited debate, an acceptable solution may exist.
• B) A company that supports both socially responsible decisions and adheres to a code of conduct is likely to have a positive impact on society.
• C) If other persons in the organization approve of an activity and it is legal and customary within the industry, chances are that the activity is acceptable from both an ethical and social responsibility perspective.
• D) Social responsibility and marketing ethics are interrelated.
• E) Social responsibility and marketing ethics are the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

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Definitions:

Positive Charge

A type of electric charge, typically carried by protons, that repels other positively charged particles and attracts negatively charged particles.

Negative Charge

An electrical charge that results from having more electrons than protons in an atom or molecule.

Molecule

The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together.

Silica

A chemical compound of silicon and oxygen, often found in quartz and used in glass making and electronics.