Which One of the Following Is False as Concerns the Merits

Which one of the following is false as concerns the merits of why acting in a socially responsible manner is "good business"?

A) Companies with good reputations for contributing time and money to bettering society are better able to attract and retain employees compared to companies with tarnished reputations.
B) Acting in a socially responsible manner nearly always results in higher profits and a higher stock price for shareholders.
C) To the extent that a company's socially responsible behavior wins applause from consumers and fortifies its reputation,a company may win additional patronage.
D) Operating in a socially responsible manner protects the company from consumer,environmental,and human rights activist groups that are quick to criticize businesses whose behavior they consider to be out of line.
E) Well-conceived social responsibility strategies help avoid or preempt legal and regulatory actions that could prove costly to the company.