The Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility means a company makes a commitment to

having a positive impact on the lives of its shareholders. ​ (a)  

• FALSE
• TRUE

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Reducing environmental waste and energy consumption is an example of a

CSR initiative. ​ (a)  

• TRUE
• FALSE

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According to one survey, more than half of young people would refuse to

work for a company that is not profitable. ​ (a)  

• FALSE
• TRUE

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Companies whose employees feel valued and connected see greater

productivity. ​ (a)  

• TRUE
• FALSE

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Investors are interested in companies with reputations for putting profits

ahead of ethics. ​ (a)  

• FALSE
• TRUE

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In 2008, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz aimed to reduce spending while

being socially responsible. ​ (a)  

• FALSE
• TRUE

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In 2017, Starbucks was honored as one of the world's most

profitable companies. ​ (a)  

• FALSE
• TRUE

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From 2008 to 2015, Starbucks' stock values increased by 1,200 percent. ​ (a)  

• TRUE
• FALSE

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. ² Today more corporations are creating business plans that demonstrate their commitment to making a positive impact on society or the environment through corporate social responsibility, or CSR, initiatives: ​ (a)   , ​ (b)  

• DEFINITION
• FACT
• REASON
• QUOTE
• EXAMPLE

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Indicate the type(s) of supporting detail(s) found in the numbered sentences from the passage. Some sentences may include more than one type.

Surveys of young workers show that many are drawn to companies that are socially responsible. ​ (a)  

• FACT
• DEFINITION
• EXAMPLE
• REASON
• QUOTATION

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