Which One of the Following Is False as Concerns the Merits

question 36

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) There is a high correlation between socially responsible behavior that addresses social issues and a firm's competitive advantage and financial performance.
• 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:

Nitroglycerin

A medication used to treat chest pain (angina) by widening blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the heart.

Chest Pain

Discomfort or pain that may be felt anywhere along the front of the body between the neck and upper abdomen, often indicative of a potential heart problem.

Sublingual

Administered or occurring under the tongue.

Compliance

Adherence to recommended health guidelines, treatments, or policies, essential for the effectiveness of healthcare interventions.