Which of the Following Is NOT a Recent Trend in Sustainability

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recent trend in sustainability reporting?

• A) Corporate responsibility reporting helps companies grow their business and increase its value.
• B) Corporate responsibility reporting has been combined with financial reporting.
• C) Corporate responsibility reporting provides financial value.
• D) Corporate responsibility reporting guarantees that dividends will be paid to shareholders.

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Definitions:

Business Environment

The combination of all external and internal factors that influence a business's operating situation, including economic, legal, technological, and political circumstances.

Economic Recovery

The period in which an economy rebounds from a recession or downturn, generally marked by an increase in GDP, employment, and consumer spending.

Smoot-Hawley

Refers to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, a U.S. law that raised import tariffs on thousands of goods, contributing to the severity of the Great Depression.

International Trade

The exchange of goods, services, and capital across international borders or territories.