Imagine You Were Asked to Work for a Residential Construction

question 18

Multiple Choice

Imagine you were asked to work for a residential construction company. How would you build a moral case for this company to engage in corporate social responsibility and environmentally sustainable business practices?

• A)Socially responsible actions and sustainable business practices can lower the construction firm's costs and enhance employee recruiting and workforce retention.
• B)Opportunities for revenue enhancement may also come from CSR and environmental sustainability strategies by the construction firm.
• C)Well-conceived CSR strategies and sustainable business practices are in the best long-term interest of the owners of the construction firm.
• D)Like any business, the construction firm must engage in practices that reflect ordinary decency and civic-mindedness, and contribute to society's well-being.
• E)If the construction firm makes a strong commitment to socially responsible behavior, doing so will reduce the risk of reputation-damaging incidents.

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Definitions:

Emotional Well-being

The general state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, but more specifically relating to the emotional quality and depth of an individual's life.

Unmarried People

Individuals who are not currently married, which can include those who are single, divorced, or widowed.

Emotional Support

Assistance provided through empathy, concern, and encouragement to help someone cope with emotional distress.

Middle Age

A period in adult life, typically considered to range from about 45 to 65 years old, characterized by established lifestyle and facing changes in health and social roles.