Read the online article by Milton Friedman entitled “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits.” After carefully reading this article address in detail the following questions in a comprehensive written assignment.
a) Clearly identify and discuss your understanding of Friedman’s major premises and the arguments in support of his positions.
b) Clearly address your agreement/disagreement with Friedman’s arguments providing supporting reasons for your position. You might want to consider opposing arguments by leading authors in rebuttal to Friedman’s position.
c) If you disagree with Friedman’s position and arguments, what specifically are the social responsibilities of business? Explain your response in detail.
d) I contrast to businesses, identify and discuss three social responsibilities that individuals owe to society.
Your paper should be in APA format, appropriately cited and referenced.
ETH 316 WEEK 2 Organizational Social Responsibility
Read the online article by Milton Friedman entitled “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits.” After carefully reading this article address in detail the following questions in a comprehensive written assignment.
a) Clearly identify and discuss your understanding of Friedman’s major premises and the arguments in support of his positions.
b) Clearly address your agreement/disagreement with Friedman’s arguments providing supporting reasons for your position. You might want to consider opposing arguments by leading authors in rebuttal to Friedman’s position.
c) If you disagree with Friedman’s position and arguments, what specifically are the social responsibilities of business? Explain your response in detail.
d) I contrast to businesses, identify and discuss three social responsibilities that individuals owe to society.
Your paper should be in APA format, appropriately cited and referenced.
