Read the Following Scenario and Answer the Question Below

question 17

Multiple Choice

Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
In 2010, geologists working for the U.S. military operations in Afghanistan discovered a literal treasure -trove of mineral deposits with a preliminary estimated value at nearly $1 trillion U.S. dollars. So far, no proposals have been made for extracting these resources, but already parallels have been drawn to the many dimensions of human rights issues that have plagued coltan production in the Congo, oil drilling in Nigeria, and the ʺblood diamondsʺ of Sierra Leone. Also, keep in mind the events surrounding the record-breaking oil spill resulting from the explosion and sinking of BPʹs Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico, also in the same year. In this latter event, BP made unprecedented pledges of support for the staggering costs of the Gulf cleanup, under intense pressure from the Obama administration, since the nation suffering the damage was the United States.
Congratulations, you have been appointed as a delegate to the UN -initiated Afghan Minerals Development Council, which will convene in the next few months. The goals of the Council are to oversee the extraction and export of resources, to ensure economic benefits for the Afghans, social and environmental justice, as well as environmental protection.
-As far as the share of corporate profits from mineral sales goes, the cut for the Afghans should be ______________.

• A) a guaranteed percentage, suggested by Council, and provided to the Afghan central government with advice about spending a designated amount for national infrastructure
• B) determined by the corporate interests doing the mining
• C) left to negotiations between the corporate miners and the U.S. military
• D) set by the U.S. Dept. of Labor
• E) worked out between the Afghan government and tribal leaders

Understand the importance of maintaining social identity and support systems during hospitalization.

Recognize the psychological impact of physical changes and strategies to promote positive self-image.

Comprehend the concept of personal identity and its evolution.

Understand the significance of self-esteem in overall health and well-being.

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Definitions:

Operating Cost

Expenses associated with the day-to-day functions of a business, including costs for rent, utilities, and payroll.

Useful Life

The estimated period over which an asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose, affecting depreciation calculations.

Economic Value

A measure of the benefit provided by a good or service to an economic agent, often quantified in terms of willingness to pay or the added utility it offers.

Operating Cost

Expenses related to the day-to-day functioning of a business, such as rent, utilities, salaries, and equipment maintenance.