The Point of the Chapter-Opening Story of Passenger Deaths That

question 38

Multiple Choice

The point of the chapter-opening story of passenger deaths that accompanied the sinking of the ocean liner Titanic is that:

• A) advanced technology cannot prevent tragedy.
• B) all people have the same right to life.
• C) social stratification matters and can sometimes be a matter of life and death.
• D) social stratification often has little to do with everyday life.

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Definitions:

Stakeholder Responsibility

The obligation of an organization to consider the impacts of its decisions and activities on all its stakeholders.

Obstructionist Strategy

A business strategy where a company takes active steps to block or derail certain actions or initiatives, often for competitive or ethical reasons.

Corporate Social Responsibility

A business model that involves companies integrating social and environmental concerns in their operations and interactions with their stakeholders.

Prevailing Societal Norms

The dominant principles, standards, or behaviors that are accepted and practiced within a society.