Which Statement About the Effect of the Global Reporting Initiative

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the effect of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and strategic decision-making is not true?

• A)The GRI broadens management perspectives.
• B)Management must consider questions such as how the perception of the company can be improved or damaged in the longer term.
• C)Strategic decision-making is less difficult than short-term decision-making as more options become available when looking to the longer-term.
• D)SWOT analysis is an approach that can be applied to strategic decision-making.

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Definitions:

Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow; it posits that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with physiological needs at the base, ascending to safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

Conditional Positive Regard

An attitude of acceptance and love from others that is contingent upon behaving in a way that is approved by them, as opposed to unconditional positive regard.

Subception

A psychological term referring to the perception of stimuli below the threshold of consciousness.