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

question 70

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) 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, training, and improved worker productivity).

Recognize the importance of theoretical frameworks in guiding and interpreting research.

Grasp the ethical considerations and methodological guidelines in conducting health-related research.

Understand the concepts of reliability and validity in psychological assessment.

Acknowledge the role of placebos in research and their effects.

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Definitions:

Implied Warranty of Merchantability

A legal assurance that goods sold meet minimum quality standards and are fit for the purpose sold.

Trade Usage

Established practices or patterns of behavior regularly observed and accepted in a particular industry.

Particular Purpose

A specific reason or function for which something is intended or used.

Merchantability

A guarantee that a product sold will meet reasonable expectations of quality and performance as implied by law.