Which of the Following Is an Argument Put Forth by Economist

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument put forth by economist Milton Friedman?

• A) A law represents the minimal moral standards of society, so an individual should never take any action that violates the law.
• B) It is unethical for companies to take any action that is not in an organization's long-term self-interest.
• C) It is socially irresponsible for companies to divert time, money, and attention from maximizing profits to social causes and charitable organizations.
• D) An individual's ethical decision is based on his or her level of moral development.

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Definitions:

Vastus Lateralis

A large muscle on the side of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, crucial for extending the knee.

Rectus Femoris

A muscle in the quadriceps that extends the knee and flexes the thigh at the hip.

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee and assisting in flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the thigh.

Quadriceps Femoris

A large muscle group consisting of four muscles on the front of the thigh, primarily involved in knee extension and hip flexion.