Question

The business case for why companies should act in a socially responsible manner includes: Select one: a. It generates internal benefits including employee recruiting, workforce retention, training, and improved worker productivity b. It reduces the risk of reputation-damaging incidents c. It is in the best interest of shareholders and offers potential for increased buyer patronage d. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

d. All of the above

Explanation:

All alternatives are correct due to the fact that when a company acts in a socially responsible manner, it achieves several internal and strategic benefits that help in the success of the business.

Currently, organizations are no longer just profitable entities but are also promoters of positive social transformations for the locality in which they operate and for the world.

Being socially responsible includes having benefit programs for stakeholders, which includes improving the perception with which the company is seen, generating a position that attracts shareholders, retains employees, generates greater job satisfaction, which increases productivity and retention of staff.

Generally, corporate governance programs include the review and culture of continuous improvement of organizational processes, which reduces costs, risks and waste, which contributes to the generation of competitive and profitable advantages for the organization.