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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