Weekly Discussion Assignment |
June 30th, 2020
Answer the question(s) to your fullest extent. Then, reply to your classmates’ posts.
Question: Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman argued that the only social responsibility for corporations is to make a profit for its owners (shareholders), as long as it plays by the rules.
Corporations should have no other obligations nor responsibilities towards other parties that are not their direct owners. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Use the article ‘Pyramid of CSR’ for reference.
Remember: You are required to be polite, civil, and friendly when participating in public discussions.