Karen Is the Assistant Manager of a Midsized Logistics Firm

question 127

Multiple Choice

Karen is the assistant manager of a midsized logistics firm. She believes her manager, Michael, has become carried away with supporting nonprofit organizations and encouraging employees to do community service. What argument would Karen most likely use to turn Michael to her point of view?

• A) Socially responsible decision making by firms can prevent increased government regulation.
• B) Social problems affect society in general, so it is important to protect our society.
• C) The company's time and money should be spent maximizing the owner's wealth, not solving society's problems.
• D) By contributing to social issues, business will decrease its opportunity for long-run profitability.
• E) The logistics business has unique resources that could be used to address serious social issues.

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