Introduction to Business: Corporate Social Responsibility Quiz
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According to Milton Friedman, what is the only social responsibility for business?

  • Promoting social well-being
  • Enhancing the welfare of stakeholders
  • Serving the societies they operate in
  • Maximizing profits for stockholders (correct)
  • What do CSR defenders believe about the existence of businesses?

  • Their primary duty is to enhance the welfare of stakeholders
  • Their only obligation is to investors
  • They owe their existence to the societies they serve (correct)
  • They have no obligations to society
  • How is social responsibility defined in the context of business?

  • Serving the interests of a select few
  • Ignoring the impact on stakeholders
  • Maximizing profits at any cost
  • Making decisions that protect and promote the welfare of stakeholders and society (correct)
  • What are considered the dimensions of social performance for a company?

    <p>Protecting the welfare of stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Milton Friedman's view on social responsibility imply for businesses?

    <p>They should prioritize maximizing profits for stockholders above all else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    • CSR is the business's concern for the welfare of society
    • It goes beyond being ethical and is based on the company's concern for the welfare of all its stakeholders, not just the owners
    • CSR is based on a commitment to basic principles such as:
      • Integrity
      • Fairness
      • Respect

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    Test your knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with this introductory business quiz. Explore the concept of CSR and its significance for companies and society.

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