A social audit is a systematic assessment of a firm's objectives, strategies, and performance in terms of social responsibility. The five steps of the audit are: (1) recognition of a firm's social expectations and the rationale for engaging in social responsibility endeavors; (2) __________; (3) determination of organizational objectives and priorities for programs and activities it will undertake; (4) specification of the type and amount of resources necessary to achieve social responsibility objectives; and (5) evaluation of social responsibility programs and activities undertaken and assessment of future involvement.
A)identification of environmental forces that could interfere with the firm's plans
B)evaluation of possible benefits both tangible and intangible to the firm's triple-bottom line
C)identification of social responsibility causes or programs consistent with the company's mission
D)selection of a team leader and assignment of tasks and task deadlines for team members
E)creation or selection of a theme, slogan, spokesperson, etc., for marketing cohesiveness

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The second step in a social audit involves identifying social responsibility causes or programs that align with the company's mission, ensuring that the firm's efforts are consistent with its core values and objectives.

A Social Audit Is a Systematic Assessment of a Firm's