Question 1

Participants across markets need to support and accept pricing policies which reflect the full cost of expenses incurred in order to achieve environmental sustainability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What was a key factor in why Canadians use so much water,according to The Conference Board of Canada study?

Accepted Answer

A)   industrial usage
B)   agricultural usage
C)   a lack of water conservation practices
D)   deficient distribution system
E)   deficient water infrastructure systemF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

One responsibility of business is to satisfy customers by offering them goods and services of real value.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Many Canadian companies are demanding socially responsible behaviour from their international suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ethical behaviour comes at the expense of stockholder wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following groups need NOT be involved to redefine the way in which we can achieve the required economic development which will result in an improvement in the standard of living for all global citizens while,at the same time,protect the planet which we call home?

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A)   governments
B)   organizations
C)   businesses
D)   individuals
E)   None of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Name and briefly describe the goals of sustainable business strategies.

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The goal is to design and redesign busin...

Question 8

To significantly reverse the downward spiral associated with climate change,we will need to cut carbon-based emissions during this period by at least 50% from their current levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the long-term benefits that results from the integration of environmental sustainability practices into an organization's

Accepted Answer

A)   Pricing power
B)   Enhanced efficiencies
C)   Stronger recruitment positioning
D)   Customer retention
E)   Stronger employee baseF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Eco-Efficiency Management can be thought of as consisting of two broad categories of operational reassessment,these being resource management and emissions management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

___________,often driven by external groups and concerned citizens,has resulted in a greater awareness and understanding of the environmental challenge which we are now facing.

Accepted Answer

A)   Regulatory compliance
B)   Societal pressure
C)   Eco-management
D)   Environmental sustainability initiatives
E)   Environmental responsibilitiesF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Top leaders in government and business today are:

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A)   held to higher ethical standards than in the past.
B)   held to less strict moral standards than in the past.
C)   less interested in social responsibility than in the past.
D)   at odds with the general public in regard to ethical issues.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Great Britain and Europe,during the mid-to-late 1700's,began the shift from one of a largely agricultural-based dependent society to that of a market transitioning towards a production-based model:

Accepted Answer

A)   population growth
B)   increase in trade and inventiveness
C)   environmental stewardship
D)   growing emphasis on wealth creation
E)   mercantilism backed by the rise of business systemsF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Businesses can best meet their responsibility to society by:

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A)   creating markets for domestic products.
B)   shifting the blame for product liability cases onto the legal system.
C)   supporting their preferred government officials.
D)   creating wealth for their stockholders.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

All of the following are arguments in favor of social responsibility except

Accepted Answer

A)   businesses created many of the problems, so they should participate in finding solutions.
B)   businesses may lose their focus on profit-making.
C)   businesses that are socially responsible prevent more government regulation.
D)   the survival of a healthy economy depends on businesses being socially responsible.
E)   as members of society, businesses should do their fair share.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Recycling is a business response to employee issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For many businesses,environmental sustainability is focused on two short-term outcomes: Improved Corporate Image and Regulatory Compliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

current estimate for the population growth of our planet in 2050?

Accepted Answer

A)   25%
B)   50%
C)   30%
D)   36%
E)   40%F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Being responsible to your customers may require your firm to provide more information regarding your product than the law demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Continued,unabated degradation of our air,land,and water,as the accelerated rate of global economic growth continues,has the making of a massive environmental and planetary disaster.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: The Environment and Sustainable Business Practices

What was a key factor in why Canadians use so much water,according to The Conference Board of Canada study?

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Ethical behaviour comes at the expense of stockholder wealth.

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___________,often driven by external groups and concerned citizens,has resulted in a greater awareness and understanding of the environmental challenge which we are now facing.

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Name and briefly describe the goals of sustainable business strategies.

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Top leaders in government and business today are:

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One responsibility of business is to satisfy customers by offering them goods and services of real value.

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Continued,unabated degradation of our air,land,and water,as the accelerated rate of global economic growth continues,has the making of a massive environmental and planetary disaster.

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To significantly reverse the downward spiral associated with climate change,we will need to cut carbon-based emissions during this period by at least 50% from their current levels.

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current estimate for the population growth of our planet in 2050?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the long-term benefits that results from the integration of environmental sustainability practices into an organization's

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Recycling is a business response to employee issues.

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For many businesses,environmental sustainability is focused on two short-term outcomes: Improved Corporate Image and Regulatory Compliance.

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Many Canadian companies are demanding socially responsible behaviour from their international suppliers.

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Being responsible to your customers may require your firm to provide more information regarding your product than the law demands.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why Great Britain and Europe,during the mid-to-late 1700's,began the shift from one of a largely agricultural-based dependent society to that of a market transitioning towards a production-based model:

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Participants across markets need to support and accept pricing policies which reflect the full cost of expenses incurred in order to achieve environmental sustainability.

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Businesses can best meet their responsibility to society by:

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All of the following are arguments in favor of social responsibility except

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Eco-Efficiency Management can be thought of as consisting of two broad categories of operational reassessment,these being resource management and emissions management.

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Which of the following groups need NOT be involved to redefine the way in which we can achieve the required economic development which will result in an improvement in the standard of living for all global citizens while,at the same time,protect the planet which we call home?

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