Consumer advocacy groups have criticized BrightLine for not operating in a socially responsible manner. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens this case?
A) In developing its latest smartphone model, BrightLine was mainly motivated by profits.
B) BrightLine made business decisions without regard for their impact on consumers and the world.
C) BrightLine makes its mobile devices with as much recyclable material as possible.
D) BrightLine is not the current market leader in smartphone devices.
E) Development of BrightLine's latest smartphone model was done with consultation of all of its customer feedback on the previous model.
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Making business decisions without regard for their impact on consumers and the world at large makes it highly likely that a business is not acting with social responsibility. Choice A is incorrect because the motive of profit-making is not necessarily incompatible with social responsibility. Choices C and E strengthen the case that BrightLine acted with social responsibility. Choice D is not relevant to whether or not BrightLine acted with social responsibility.
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