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

question 61

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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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuer.

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.