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question 53

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions.
On January 1, 2016, Luanda Ltd.established a stock appreciation rights plan for its executives.This plan entitles them to receive cash at any time during the next four years for the difference between the market price of its common shares and a pre-established price of $20, on 50,000 SARs.Market prices of the shares are as follows: Compensation expense relating to the plan is to be recorded over a four-year period beginning January 1, 2016.
-What amount of compensation expense should Luanda recognize for calendar 2017?

• A)$0
• B)$ 25,000
• C)$125,000
• D)$250,000

Grasp the notion and impact of cognitive or psychological biases in decision making within the BSC framework.

Define sustainability as per the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and its significance.

Explain the function and relevance of a strategy map in implementing the BSC.

Differentiate between strategic objectives and strategic initiatives within the balanced scorecard framework.

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Definitions:

Detritivores

Organisms that feed on dead organic material, particularly plant detritus, playing a crucial role in nutrient recycling.

Omnivores

Organisms that consume both plant and animal matter as part of their diet.

Carnivores

Animals that feed on other animals.

Biogeochemical Cycle

Circulating pathway of elements, such as carbon and nitrogen, involving exchange pools, storage areas, and biotic communities.