Two Opposing Views of Social Responsibility (Scenario)The board of directors of Acme Generating Corporation is meeting to consider the construction of a new electricity generation facility somewhere along the Muspetan River basin. The city of Muspetan has a high Air Pollution Index and the increasing amount of garbage is adding to the city's woes. Director Appleton would like the facility to be a coal-burning plant located in a remote area because the cost involved is moderate. Director Witworth wants a nuclear plant because this will not add to the city's already serious pollution problem, while taking care of its electricity requirements. Director Jossleman wants a plant that uses combustible fuels collected from the city's garbage. He wants the plant to be located near the downtown
government area so that the steam could be used for heating the government buildings after it has passed through the generating turbines. Director Jossleman is being mostly ________.
A. socially guarded
B. socially focused
C. socially obligated
D. socially responsive
Answer: D
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