Principles of Accounting Volume 2
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781947172609
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 13, Problem 3MC
Good corporate citizenship ________.
A. Is expensive to implement and does not guarantee returns
B. must have management’s sincere convictions behind it in order to succeed
C. Is more relevant in countries with less regulation.
D. makes good business sense
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