The UN Report, Our Common Future, Defined Sustainable Development as 'Development

question 5

Multiple Choice

The UN report, Our Common Future, defined sustainable development as 'development that…':

• A) allows all societies to meet their needs to an equal degree.
• B) continues at the current pace, neither increasing nor decreasing into the foreseeable future.
• C) meets the needs of the future without compromising the ability of current generations to meet their own needs.
• D) meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Definitions:

Performance Goals

Specific targets or objectives set by individuals or teams that aim to measure and achieve desired levels of performance.

Benchmark Partners

Entities or companies with which an organization compares its processes and performance to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.

Non-financial Measures

Performance indicators that are not based on financial metrics, often used to track efficiency, quality, or customer satisfaction.

Financial Outcomes

The results of financial transactions and events, affecting the financial health and performance of a business or individual over a period.