Which one of the following statements best reflects the classical view of social? responsibility?
A. If a business chooses to contribute to charitable? activities, it is not maximizing shareholder wealth.
B. Our company has three equal? goals: Meet our financial? targets; protect the? environment; and behave as a good corporate citizen.
C. Although the cost is? higher, we will purchase raw materials only from suppliers in countries that respect human rights.
D. Our company lives in this community so we believe we should contribute to its? well-being in more than just financial ways.
E. A firm must consider the impact of its activities on the environment in addition to obeying all applicable laws.