Use time$-$series trend projection approach to develop a predictive model for sales of caskets.

$Y=8\mathrm{.}125+0\mathrm{.}15t$

$Y=7+0\mathrm{.}6t$

$Y=0\mathrm{.}15+8\mathrm{.}125t$

$Y=0\mathrm{.}6+7t$

Week $2$ Discussion $-$ What is the Purpose of an Organization?

Milton Friedman argued that the primary responsibility of a business is to maximize profits for its shareholders. In contrast, frameworks like ESG $($Environmental$,$ Social, and Governance$)$

and the Triple Bottom Line suggest that organizations should also consider environmental and social impacts.

Task: Choose a side in this debate:

Do you agree with Friedman that profit maximization should be the primary goal of a business?

Or do you believe that organizations have responsibilities beyond making money, such as adhering to ESG criteria or the Triple Bottom Line?