Biblical vs. Economic Views on Social Responsibility
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What does the story of Boaz demonstrate about corporate philanthropy?

  • Wealthy business owners should not engage in physical labor with their workers.
  • Businesses should only engage in philanthropy if it directly benefits their bottom line.
  • Corporate philanthropy is not important and companies should focus solely on profits.
  • Businesses should follow religious laws and customs regarding charity and helping the poor. (correct)

    • What percentage of corporate profits do companies typically donate to charity?

  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 10%
  • 1.2% (correct)

    • What is the significance of Boaz allowing the poor to glean from his fields?

  • It demonstrates Boaz's disregard for his workers and preference for manual labor.
  • It indicates that Boaz was an inefficient businessman who did not maximize his profits.
  • It suggests that Boaz was trying to gain positive publicity through his philanthropic acts.
  • It shows Boaz's commitment to following religious laws and caring for the less fortunate. (correct)

    • How does the story of Boaz compare to the typical corporate approach to philanthropy today?

    <p>The story shows corporations should do more to help the poor through religious-based charity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about Boaz's treatment of his workers?

    <p>Boaz worked alongside his workers, demonstrating a close relationship with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the difficulty of the work Boaz and his workers were doing?

    <p>The work of winnowing grain was extremely difficult and physically demanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary lesson or takeaway from the story of Boaz and his treatment of workers?

    <p>Corporations should engage in more corporate philanthropy and follow religious principles of charity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other biblical laws regarding charity and helping the poor did Boaz follow?

    <p>Boaz allowed the poor to take from the corners of his fields, a practice known as peah.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text compare Boaz's approach to corporate philanthropy with the typical approach of modern businesses?

    <p>The text indicates that Boaz's approach to philanthropy was more aligned with religious principles than typical modern corporate giving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between Boaz's personal wealth and his commitment to charitable giving?

    <p>The text suggests that Boaz's personal wealth did not impact his strong commitment to following religious laws regarding charity and helping the poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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