The Business Case for CSR and Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices

question 113

Multiple Choice

The business case for CSR and environmentally sustainable business practices suggests such actions could lead to all of the following EXCEPT

• A) increased buyer patronage.
• B) shorter supply chain.
• C) lower costs and enhanced employee recruiting and workforce retention.
• D) opportunities for revenue enhancement and best long-term profits for shareholders.
• E) reduced risk of reputation-damaging incidents.

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Definitions:

Useful Lives

The estimated periods of time over which fixed assets, such as machinery or buildings, are expected to be used by a business.

Straight-line Method

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly distributing the cost of an asset over its expected useful life.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing its decrease in value over time.

Shipping Costs

Expenses associated with transporting goods from one location to another, often considered part of the cost of sales or inventory.