Which of the Following Is NOT a Part of the Business

question 51

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Every business has a moral duty to be a good corporate citizen.
• B) Acting in a socially responsible manner reduces the risk of reputation-damaging incidents.
• C) Acting in a socially responsible manner is in the overall best interest of shareholders.
• D) To the extent that a company's socially responsible behavior wins applause from consumers and fortifies its reputation, a company may win additional patronage.
• E) Acting in a socially responsible manner can generate internal benefits (as concerns employee recruiting, workforce retention, employee morale, and training costs).

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Definitions:

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem, which controls autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, responsible for controlling many basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, extending from the brainstem down the vertebral column, playing a critical role in transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Pyramids

Structures in the medulla oblongata of the brain involved in the transmission of motor signals to the spinal cord.