In the eyes of average Americans, the best employers:

A) maximize shareholder profits
B) maximize long term shareholder interests
C) make decisions based on economic needs of the organization
D) seek to have a positive impact on society
E) simply obey the letter of the law

According to surveys and studies, the majority of average Americans believe that the best employers are those who aim to have a positive impact on society, such as promoting social responsibility and sustainability, investing in their employees and communities, and being ethical and transparent in their practices. This aligns with the growing trend of conscious capitalism and stakeholder capitalism where companies realize that by creating value for all their stakeholders (not just shareholders), they can also create long-term value for their shareholders.