Companies That Implement Sustainable Business Practices and Build Brand Trust

question 37

Multiple Choice

Companies that implement sustainable business practices and build brand trust are able to do which of the following?

• A)develop sustainable communications
• B)attain competitive differentiation
• C)expand operations more efficiently
• D)guarantee strong returns for shareholders

Analyze the relationship between energy efficiency and economic performance.

Recognize the main sources of electricity generation in the U.S. and their proportions.

Calculate the economic value of energy inputs in producing goods and services.

Examine the impact of oil prices on the extraction and utilization of various energy resources.

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Definitions:

Automating

involves the use of systems and technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.

Internal Rate Of Return

A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated as the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from the investment equal to zero.

Discount Factor(s)

A multiplier for determining the present value of future cash flows or other investments, reflecting the time value of money.

Simple Rate Of Return

A method to calculate the profitability of an investment by dividing the annual incremental net operating income by the initial investment cost.