Quantifying the Longer-Term Implications of Short-Term Actions Is Difficult

question 16

Multiple Choice

Quantifying the longer-term implications of short-term actions is difficult.Consequently:

• A)It is impossible to make an informed decision.
• B)Frequently, only qualitative assessments are possible.
• C)Long-term implications should be ignored in the decision-making process.
• D)A and B only.
• E)A, B, and C are consequences.

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