Which One of the Following Is NOT a Part of the Business

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT a part of the business case for why companies should act in a socially responsible manner?

• A) increased buyer patronage
• B) internal benefits such as improved workforce retention and operational efficiency
• C) aggressive pursuit of market share, revenues, and profits
• D) reduced risk of reputation-damaging incidents
• E) shareholder benefits such as increased stock price and financial performance

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