the three most frequently used measures of profitability–gross profit, operating profit, and net profit.
the practice among some companies to measure their performance in the social responsibility arena by setting formal performance targets in three areas: “profit, people, and planet”–this set of performance targets is often referred to as the company’s “triple bottom line” or TBL.
the three outcomes that underlie good corporate citizenship: conducting business according to high ethical standards, demonstration of an exemplary environmental sustainability strategy, and significant ongoing contributions to the better of society as a whole.
the three performance measures that a company considers to be most important.
the three types of bottom line results society should rightfully expect of all businesses: delivering value to shareholders, delivering value to customers, and delivering value to society as a whole.
