The Fundamental Goal of Sustainable Development Is to

question 78

Multiple Choice

The fundamental goal of sustainable development is to

• A) make sure that oil resources last until 2100.
• B) discover more oil so that developing nations will be able to eventually attain the standard of living that developed nations now enjoy.
• C) encourage managers to focus more on social issues and less on profit issues.
• D) pursue activities that meet current needs, but which will not put future generations at a disadvantage when they attempt to meet their needs.
• E) encourage businesses to publish sustainability reports each year.

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Definitions:

Stockholders

Stockholders, or shareholders, are individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation, granting them equity ownership.

Acquiring Firms

Companies that purchase a majority stake in another company to assume control of its operations and resources.

Acquisition

The process by which one company takes over another and becomes the new owner.

Synergy Value

The additional value created by combining two companies, often expected from efficiencies or enhanced market power.