Which of the Following Is the First Global Standard Which

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first global standard which measures companies' social and environmental records?

• A)The North American Free Trade Agreement
• B)The Social Accountability 8000
• C)The International Organization of Standardization 9000
• D)The Environmental Auditing Standards

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Definitions:

EPS Growth Rate

Refers to the rate at which a company's earnings per share (EPS) has grown over a specific period, usually annually, indicating the company's profitability growth.

Rate of Return

The increase or decrease in the value of an investment throughout a certain period, represented as a fraction of the original investment's price.

EPS

Earnings Per Share, indicating the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of the company’s profitability.

Preferred Stock

A class of stock that offers certain advantages over common stock, typically including fixed dividend payments and priority over common stock in asset liquidation.