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.

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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.

Because a Corporation Can Be Considered a Moral Agent, It