For example, Barbara Kimmel, the executive director of Trust Across America, blamed confusing terminology (CSR, CR, Social Responsibility, or Sustainability?) and a simple lack of understanding (Why is CSR important?).

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This may seem like a simple, even simplistic sentence, but if you can apply the understanding behind it to your daily life, the impact can be hugely positive.

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"While not directly related to investing, the reader will get a good understanding on how any commodity, even one as abundant and simple as salt can have an impact on the economy and culture, " said Lowlicht.

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For several entries, he includes simple numerical examples and solved problems so that readers can have a hands-on understanding of the application of the law.

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The simple model of a bridge is great, and you could not build a bridge without understanding it well.

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However, as this handbook demonstrates, with a basic understanding of human communication, some knowledge of effective approaches to awareness-raising, and a measure of simple planning, it is possible to affect positive, equitable and sustainable change.

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