Asked by Rosalinda Guzman on Sep 28, 2024

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Because a corporation can be considered a moral agent, it is therefore

A) obligated to perform philanthropic responsibilities.
B) required to have an ethics officer.
C) responsible to society for its actions.
D) required to adopt moral philosophies.
E) willing to act ethically.

Moral Agent

An individual or entity capable of making ethical decisions and being held accountable for actions.

Philanthropic Responsibilities

The ethical obligations of businesses and individuals to contribute to societal welfare and charity.

  • Acquire knowledge of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations and their significance for ethical corporate actions.
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Alicia Wilderabout 6 hours ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A corporation, being a legal entity, has a certain degree of responsibility towards society for its actions, and it should conduct activities keeping in mind the ethical concerns of the society. Therefore, choice C is the best option. However, philanthropic responsibilities, having an ethics officer or adopting moral philosophies are not mandatory requirements for every corporation.