A Company That Creates Economic Value but Exploits the Environment

question 50

Multiple Choice

A company that creates economic value but exploits the environment and natural resources may ______.

• A)run out of raw materials required for its operations
• B)overprice its products
• C)be forced to offer products of poor quality
• D)have high production costs

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Definitions:

Elation

A feeling or state of great joy or pride; elevated spirits or happiness.

Mania

A mental state characterized by extremely elevated mood, energy, and unusual thought patterns, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Negative Mood

A general, enduring state of mind characterized by negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, or irritability.

Critical Thinking

Thinking that does not blindly accept arguments and conclusions. Rather, it examines assumptions, appraises the source, discerns hidden biases, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusions.