Which of the Following Statements About Social Responsibility Is True

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social responsibility is true?

• A) The federal government has written laws that require businesses to act in a socially responsible way.
• B) Companies that exhibit corporate philanthropy are not acting in a socially responsible way.
• C) The four components of the social responsibility pyramid model are equally important.
• D) The obligation that a business has to act in a socially responsible way extends beyond shareholders,to include employees,suppliers,consumers,and the community.

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Definitions:

U.S. Constitution

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States, establishing the framework for the federal government and the rights of the citizens.

Corporate Speech

Refers to the legal doctrine that extends certain protections of free speech to corporate entities, often related to political or marketing activities.

Political Speech

Speech that is used to support political candidates or referenda. Compared to other types of speech, it is given a high level of protection by the First Amendment.

First Amendment

The First Amendment is a part of the U.S. Constitution that protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.