Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding the managers who take a proactive approach to social responsibility?
A) They are most likely to behave unethically and illegally and do all they can to prevent knowledge of their behavior from reaching other organizational stakeholders and society at large.
B) They implement formal, serial and collective socialization tactics.
C) They are willing to use organizational resources to promote the interests not only of stockholders but of the other stakeholders.
D) They encourage the use of those socialization tactics that lead to an individualized role orientation.

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Managers who take a proactive approach to social responsibility are more likely to use organizational resources to promote the interests not only of stockholders but of other stakeholders. They are focused on promoting sustainable practices and creating social and environmental value for the broader society. This is in contrast to option A which is the opposite of what is expected of responsible managers. Option B is not necessarily true for all proactive managers, as they may not always use formal or serial tactics for socialization. Option D is also not likely because individualized role orientation would not be as effective in promoting social responsibility across the organization.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely to Be