Primary Function of Companies: Shareholder wealth &
profit?
Word count of 150 for each question.
1. Values such as trust, spirituality, social consciousness,
sustainability, environmental protectionism, social responsibility, etc.),
hypothesize the importance of two of these values as far as adding value to
customers and society.
2. Synthesize three examples of how an organizational leader
can contribute to society through his or her leadership role in their
organization.
3. Some experts say that the focus of trustees and senior
leaders in “for-profit companies” should be on creating shareholder
wealth and maximizing profitability. Other experts say the company must serve a
higher purpose and make a contribution to society. Provide two arguments for
both sides of this argument with support from research.
