Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Moral

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the moral case for why a company should actively promote the betterment of society?

• A) Every action a company takes can be interpreted as a statement of what it stands for.
• B) Most business leaders can be expected to acknowledge that socially responsible actions and environmental sustainability are important and that businesses have a duty to be good corporate citizens.
• C) In return for society granting a business a "license to operate" and not be unreasonably restrained in its pursuit of a fair profit, a business is obligated to act as a responsible citizen and do its fair share to promote the general welfare.
• D) Acting in a socially responsible manner is in the best financial interest of shareholders.
• E) Every business has a duty to do what's best for shareholders while operating honorably, provide good working conditions to employees, and be a good environmental steward.

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Definitions:

Received Goods

Items that have been delivered and accepted by a buyer, typically in a commercial transaction.

Aggrieved Party

An individual or entity that has suffered a legal wrong or injury, giving them the right to seek remedy.

Forfeit

To relinquish or forfeit something due to misconduct or not adhering to specific stipulations.

Sociology Department

An academic division within a college or university that focuses on the study of social behavior, societal changes, and the structure of social institutions.