If a Firm Engages in Activities That Simultaneously Are Profit-Optimizing

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a firm engages in activities that simultaneously are profit-optimizing and socially responsible:

• A) Economists that adopt the stakeholder theory, but not the shareholder theory, will agree with its conduct
• B) Economists that adopt the shareholder theory, but not the stakeholder theory, will agree with its conduct
• C) Economists uniformly will criticize its claims of social responsibility as being highly unlikely, if not impossible
• D) Its behavior is commendable in accordance with both the shareholder and the stakeholder theories

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Definitions:

Retention

Strategies and practices aimed at keeping employees satisfied and engaged to reduce turnover and keep valuable talent within an organization.

Succession Management

A method for spotting and grooming future leaders to succeed current ones upon their departure, retirement, or demise.

External Candidates

Individuals applying for a position within an organization who are not currently employed by the organization in any capacity.

Internal Candidates

Employees from within the organization considered for new positions or promotions as opposed to hiring externally.