Why Is It Necessary to Link Analysis of Environmental Performance

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why is it necessary to link analysis of environmental performance to organizational strategy?

• A) Based on strategy, it may be acceptable to avoid or work against some federal environmental guidelines.
• B) Managers will not know what eco-friendly behavior is without a strategy guide.
• C) It is impossible to measure current environmental input or output divorced from strategy.
• D) Based on strategy, some increase in energy use or waste may be acceptable.

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Definitions:

Section 1231

This is a section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code that provides favorable tax treatment for gains and losses on the sale or exchange of certain types of property used in a trade or business.

Capital Losses

Capital losses occur when the sale of a capital asset, such as stocks or real estate, results in a loss, which can offset capital gains for tax purposes.

Carry Forward

A tax policy that allows individuals or companies to use a current year's tax losses to offset future taxable income.

Section 1231

A section of the U.S. tax code that allows for the favorable tax treatment of gains and losses on the sale or exchange of business property.