Which One of the Following Is False as Concerns the Merits

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is false as concerns the merits of why acting in a socially responsible manner is "good business"?

• A) Companies with good reputations for contributing time and money to bettering society are better able to attract and retain employees compared to companies with tarnished reputations.
• B) Acting in a socially responsible manner nearly always results in higher profits and a higher stock price for shareholders.
• C) To the extent that a company's socially responsible behavior wins applause from consumers and fortifies its reputation,a company may win additional patronage.
• D) Operating in a socially responsible manner protects the company from consumer,environmental,and human rights activist groups that are quick to criticize businesses whose behavior they consider to be out of line.
• E) Well-conceived social responsibility strategies help avoid or preempt legal and regulatory actions that could prove costly to the company.

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Definitions:

Glucagon Release

The process in which glucagon, a hormone that raises blood glucose levels, is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas in response to low blood sugar.

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive system and endocrine system, responsible for secreting digestive enzymes and insulin.

Acinar Cells

Cells in the pancreas that produce digestive enzymes, which are secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of food.

Gamma Cells

Gamma cells, often referred to in the context of the pancreas as pancreatic gamma cells, are a type of cell responsible for the regulation of certain hormones, although less commonly discussed compared to alpha and beta cells.