Firms normally recognize responsibilities to various constituencies, such as each of the following EXCEPT _____.
A) To sustain an optimum return on investment for stockholders
B) To be perceived by customers as a provider of quality service
C) To demonstrate that investors are the firm's most valuable resource
D) To provide corporate leadership in the communities it serves

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While firms do recognize the importance of investors, they do not necessarily recognize them as the firm's most valuable resource. Instead, firms recognize a responsibility to stakeholders such as stockholders, customers, employees, and the communities they serve. Option C is the only choice that does not accurately reflect a commonly recognized responsibility of firms.

Firms Normally Recognize Responsibilities to Various Constituencies, Such as Each