Which of the following approaches provides management with an appropriate tool for assessing the full impact from "seed to sewer" (from creation to disposal)?
A)Life cycle analysis
B)Total cost of ownership
C)Trade-off analysis
D)Cost of quality analysis

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Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a technique used to assess the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life, from raw material extraction to disposal. It provides management with a comprehensive understanding of a product's environmental impact, making it the most appropriate tool for assessing the full impact from "seed to sewer." Total cost of ownership (TCO), trade-off analysis, and cost of quality analysis do not consider the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life.

Which of the Following Approaches Provides Management with an Appropriate