Why Is the Inclusion of 'Environmental Performance' Likely to Become

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Multiple Choice

Why is the inclusion of 'environmental performance' likely to become more common in a firm's balanced scorecard?

• A) Balanced scorecard must include all stakeholder interests to be complete.
• B) It is likely that environmental sustainability is one of a firm's strategic priorities.
• C) Balanced scorecard acknowledges that it is no longer adequate to focus on the major stakeholder (the firm's owner(s)).
• D) Balanced scorecard acknowledges that numerous stakeholders are important for business success.

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