Chapter 17

Which of the statements, about corporate social responsibility, is not correct?
1. The traditional shareholder focus has made way for a stakeholder focus.
2. Sustainable profitability should balance the interest of customers, employees and the environment.
3. In their corporate social responsibility policies, large companies pay interest to people, planet and profit.
4. The ‘Planet’ aspect refers to all natural resources, like waste disposal and surplus materials.
Which of the statements, about corporate social responsibility, is not correct?
1. The ‘People’ aspect focuses on providing good labour conditions and development opportunities for employees.
2. The ‘Planet’ aspect refers to the efficient use of energy, raw materials and other natural resources.
3. The pyramid of Caroll distinguishes four levels of responsibilities: valuable, legal, human and philanthropic.
4. A reason for the increased importance of social responsibility is the increased globalization of business.
Which of the statements, about the integrity and trust in B2B relationships, is correct?
1. As companies become more dependent upon each other, trust becomes more important.
2. Trust can be requested by a person.
3. Ethical behavior by a buyer, in relation to negotiations, is not important for a company.
4. None of the above.