Which of the following statements does NOT support the argument that corporations should engage in socially responsible behaviour?
A) Socially responsible behaviour improves the public image of business.
B) Social responsibility decreases the need for restrictive government regulation.
C) Businesses have the resources and obligation to act in socially responsible ways.
D) Long-run profits for the business may improve or even be dependent on its degree of social responsibility.
E) Pursuing socially responsible goals may dilute the purpose of the business.

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Statement E does not support the argument that corporations should engage in socially responsible behavior because it suggests a potential negative consequence (diluting the purpose of the business) of pursuing such goals, unlike the other statements which highlight benefits.

Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Support the Argument