________ calls for meeting the present needs of consumers and businesses while also preserving or enhancing the ability of future generations to meet their needs

Starr is an agent of a disclosed principal, Maple. On May 1, Starr entered into an agreement with King Corp. on behalf of Maple that exceeded Starr's authority as Maple's agent. On May 5, King learned of Starr's lack of authority and immediately notified Maple and Starr that it was withdrawing from the May 1 agreement. On May 7, Maple ratified the May 1 agreement in its entirety. If King refuses to honor the agreement and Maple brings an action for breach of contract, Maple will

A. Prevail. The agreement of May 1 was ratified in its entirety. B. Prevail. Maple's capacity as a principal was known to Starr. C. Lose. The May 1 agreement is void due to Starr's lack of authority. D. Lose. King notified Starr and Maple of its withdrawal prior to Maple's ratification.

Cloud-based music services are expected to have a major impact on the mobile music business. The reason for their popularity includes all of the following except:

A) they are a hybrid between subscription and online store business. B) this new approach addresses some of the shortcomings of the existing methods. C) they offer users a music locker "in the cloud." D) music services can be purchased from a variety of mobile devices. E) the pricing schemes for various services are simple.