Which of the Following Examples Reflects a Socially Responsible Action

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples reflects a socially responsible action by an organization?

• A)Ford Motor Company became the first automaker to endorse a federal ban on sending text messages while driving.
• B)Apple has eliminated lead-lined glass monitors from its product line and pioneered reduced-sized packaging that leverages recyclable materials.
• C)UPS has a company-wide policy that urges employees to volunteer during natural disasters and other crises.
• D)Mountain Equipment Coop accepts returns of goods for up to one year.

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Definitions:

Gender Typing

the process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus begins to enact the roles and behaviors that society deems appropriate for that gender.

Social Modesty

The behavior of minimizing one's own accomplishments or qualities in a social context to avoid offending or overshadowing others.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that differentiate the sexes but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development or facial hair.

Quality of Researcher

A measure of a researcher's expertise, productivity, and impact in their field of study.