Studies have found a direct link between social responsibility and blank in business. A. blank profitabilityB. blank ethicsC. blank declining stock pricesD. blank happiness of stakeholdersE. blank global warming

The correct answer is letter "A": profitability.

Explanation:

Profitability is the metric that represents the ability a company has to make a profit compared to the corporation's size. An organization can make profits but not necessarily be profitable since the revenue could be minimal compared to the operations of the business.

Besides, firms must consider the impact of their operations on their immediate surrounding environment. There must be a balance between the efforts a company directs to keep its profitability at a reasonable level taking care of the atmosphere, training employees on ethical behavior inside and outside the frame of work, and engaging charitable events for the most in-need.