Why do those who own a corporation rarely go to jail when the activities of that corporation harm people or despoil the environment?

a. the harm is treated by the large corporation as part of the cost of doing business
b. the victims’ power is much less than those who own or run the corporation
c. limited liability allows those who own the corporation to not be legally responsible for harm caused by their company
d. the victims are not allowed to collectively pursue a grievance and must show how he or she was individually harmed before the court will hear their case


c. limited liability allows those who own the corporation to not be legally responsible for harm caused by their company

Sociology

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