Which of the following statements about environmental stewardship is false?
Options:
A.
In order for a society to protect and preserve the environment, sustainable development and environmental stewardship plans must Inform decision making.
B.
Ideally, sustainable development should achieve a balance between environmental stewardship, society, and economics.
C.
The economic benefits of environmental stewardship are always easily quantifiable.
D.
The economic benefits of environmental stewardship are not always apparent.
The false statement about environmental stewardship is that the economic benefits of environmental stewardship are always easily quantifiable (Option C). While environmental stewardship can provide economic benefits, such as reduced waste and energy costs or enhanced brand reputation leading to better sales, these benefits are not always easily quantifiable. Many environmental benefits, such as biodiversity preservation or ecosystem resilience, may have long-term economic impacts that are difficult to measure directly and immediately.
Question 33
A person would be committing Insider trading if the person
Options:
A.
gave professional advice to company insiders
B.
knowingly traded based on material Information undisclosed to the public
C.
ware an executive purchasing shares in the company that the parson worked for
D.
sold shares in a company following a news release, knowing the value of the shares would fall
Insider trading occurs when a person knowingly trades based on material information that has not been disclosed to the public (Option B). This action is considered unethical and illegal because it uses confidential information for financial gain, giving an unfair advantage over other investors who do not have access to this information. Regulations typically prohibit trading based on such insider knowledge to ensure fairness and transparency in the financial markets.
