In the Context of a Company's Responsibility to the Environment

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the context of a company's responsibility to the environment, which of the following is the idea behind sustainable development?

• A) To raise money by increasing sales of a company's products so that a significant amount can be donated to nonprofit organizations
• B) To be able to wisely choose between two bad options by judging the losses associated with each
• C) To report unethical and illegal societal activities of employees to the relevant authorities or the media
• D) To meet the needs of the current generation without harming the ability of future generations to meet their needs

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Definitions:

Phenol

An aromatic compound consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group (-OH).

Ethanol

A volatile, flammable, clear liquid also known as alcohol, used as a solvent, in the manufacture of various chemicals, and as an intoxicant.

Acetic Acid

A weak carboxylic acid with the formula CH3COOH, known for its sour taste and pungent smell, used in vinegar.

Carbonyl

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, central to various organic compounds including aldehydes and ketones.