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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #36004 Milton Friedman
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The text boxes in the left panel have been placed in a random order. Restore the original order by dragging the text boxes from the left panel to the right panel.
* Move & order all paragraphs in the right field

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For him, the only obligation companies needed to fulfil was to their shareholders, so companies were discouraged from doing anything which could prevent them from maximising their financial gains.
Putting aside the obvious moral criticisms of this view, even from an economic perspective, 'Shareholder Theory' seems problematic.
However, in the 1970s, the influential economist Milton Friedman had very different views about what companies should focus on.
Most corporate websites have sections discussing the company's social responsibility and values'.
After all, research has shown that companies which are perceived to be socially responsible are more likely to attract more consumers, proving that companies can increase their profits while also helping society.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic of corporate social responsibility. It does not refer to any previous information and sets the stage for the discussion. This follows the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? The other paragraphs are not chosen because they do not stand alone. For example, Paragraph 2 starts with 'However', which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 uses 'For him', which refers back to a person not introduced yet. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Putting aside', which is also a transitional phrase. Paragraph 5 starts with 'After all', which indicates it is not independent.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it summarizes the main points and provides a conclusion. It shows the positive outcome of being socially responsible, which wraps up the discussion. This follows the rule of Summary Style.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects to Paragraph 1 using the Connector strategy. The word 'However' shows a contrast to the idea of social responsibility introduced in Paragraph 1.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 continues the idea from Paragraph 2 using the Logical Order strategy. It explains what Friedman believed, which is a direct follow-up to the views mentioned in Paragraph 2.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 using the Cause and Effect Relationship strategy. It discusses the problems with the views presented in Paragraph 3, showing a clear link.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 follows Paragraph 4 using the Broader to Specific strategy. It provides evidence that supports the idea that being socially responsible can also lead to profit, which is a direct response to the criticisms in Paragraph 4.

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