The management team at Green Meadows Inc. is debating expanding its corporate social responsibility (CSR) budget for the year. Greg is against the proposal, saying that the expenditure on CSR activities does not profit the firm in any way. In his opinion, the money could be better invested in other activities, especially as the market is seeing some volatility. Paolo, however, says that investing in CSR will benefit the firm's reputation in its target market in the long run. Which of the following, if true, weakens Greg's argument?
- The firm has an assured customer base for its products as it is the only supplier in the market.
- The country in which Green Meadows operates has recently introduced stricter regulations about the import of raw materials.
- The firm has many competitors who sell similar products at similar prices.
- The firm's B2B division is much larger and more profitable than its B2C division.
- Most of the firm's customers are long-time customers who have been loyal to the firm for many years.
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