Which of the Following Statements About Sustainable Development Is Most

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sustainable development is most accurate?

• A) A company that always makes its furniture from rare tropical woods is practicing sustainable development.
• B) At this point in time, sustainable development is a luxury that only large international companies can achieve.
• C) Sustainable development is achieved when a firm's sales growth rate increases an average of 1-2% per year for a period of at least five years.
• D) A company that uses overseas child laborers to manufacturer its products to reduce costs does not practice sustainable development.
• E) Unfortunately, only a small number of consumers care whether a company practices sustainable development.

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Definitions:

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