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question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a study shows that companies that were not socially involved tended to be less profitable than socially involved companies.Which of the following can be concluded?

• A)Social involvement definitely causes a company's profits to decrease.
• B)Social involvement definitely causes a company's profits to increase.
• C)Social involvement may cause a company's profits to increase.
• D)Social involvement may cause a company's profits to decrease.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period of time, typically a quarter or year, providing insights into its profitability.

Return On Equity

A measure of a corporation's profitability that calculates how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested.

Total Assets

The sum of all current and non-current assets owned by a company, providing a snapshot of its financial resources and health.

Stockholders' Equity

The stake that shareholders have in a company, which is the value left over from the company's assets after paying off all liabilities.