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Is it possible for companies both to maximize financial value for shareholders and to act irresponsibly in the communities in which they operate, to treat their employees, customers, and suppliers well, and to engage in activities that are good for the environment? In your response, please cite examples of companies that are doing so.

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Yes, it is possible for companies both to maximize financial value for shareholder and to act irresponsibly in the communities in which they operate, to treat their employees, customers, and suppliers well, and to engage in activities that are not good for the environment? Some examples of these companies are the Phillip Morris Tobacco Company in America which lied about their tobacco products to their customer (Miller, 2003). Millions of Phillip Morris ...

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