Common arguments against corporate social responsibility argue that:A) CSR detracts from the fundamental economic role of businesses. B) CSR does not achieve a triple bottom line. C) there is no positive relationship between CSR and shareholder returns. D) there are no financial benefits of social or environmental initiatives.

CSR detracts from the fundamental economic role of businesses.

Explanation:

Corporate social responsibility is a concept which has to do with the responsible corporate behavior of organizations. Corporate social responsibility is the ethical and moral obligations that an organization has with regards to its workers, its competitors, environment, and the economy.

Common arguments against corporate social responsibility argue that CSR detracts from the fundamental economic role of businesses. The fundamental role of a business is simply cost minimization and profit maximization and critics believe CSR detracts companies from doing that properly.