What Is the Polestar Argument

Multiple Choice

What is the polestar argument?

A) It is best for society as a whole if businesses act to maximize their profits.
B) It is best for society as a whole if businesses accept social responsibilities.
C) Businesspeople should be stars of ethics to which the rest of us can look up.
D) Businesses have made an explicit promise to shareholders to maximize profits.
E) Each business should have values that guide them like the stars.