Question

Would the management of a firm in an oligopolistic or in a competitive industry be more likely to engage in what might be called ""socially conscious"" practices?

Answer 1

Answer: Companies in perfect competition do not usually apply "socially conscious" practices because their cost-benefit relationship does not justify it.

Generally, the administration of an oligopolistic company will carry out "socially conscious" practices, because this differentiation between the other companies would lead to higher than normal profits.