Many Organizations Are Now Turning to Practices That Reduce Waste

question 29

Multiple Choice

Many organizations are now turning to practices that reduce waste, recycle metal, glass, plastics, and electronics, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. These practices are called _____ business practices.

• A) futuristic
• B) sustainable
• C) unethical
• D) profitable

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Definitions:

Freight Charges

Freight charges are the costs incurred by a company for transporting goods, merchandise, or commodities from one place to another.

Straight-Line Basis

The straight-line basis is a method of calculating depreciation and amortization, dividing the cost of an asset evenly over its useful life.

Salvage Value

Salvage value is the estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, determining the leftover value after depreciation is taken into account.

Depreciation Expense

This represents the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.