When Fundamental Expectations About Social Responsibility Are Not Met by Publicly-Traded

question 30

Multiple Choice

When fundamental expectations about social responsibility are not met by publicly-traded companies,

• A) the government is most likely to pursue a self-regulatory approach with these firms.
• B) there is no effect on investors, customers, employees and business partners.
• C) there is little that any stakeholder can do to remedy the situation.
• D) stock markets perform better.
• E) the confidence that investors have in corporations, mutual fund managers, market analysts, and others will be severely tested.

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