1.3 Quiz

In the United States, the federal government regulates which of the following major areas of environmental protection?

Air, water, and land polution

Proponents against corporate social responsibility feel that public officials, not business people, should solve societal problems because:

Business people do not have the skill-set to solve societal problems. AND The private sector is not mandated to solve these issues.

The costs of corporate social responsibility may ultimately be passed on to the:

Consumer through high prices.

Environmental regulations stimulate some sectors of the economy by:

Creating jobs in industries like environmental consulting, asbestos abatement, and instrument manufacturing.. Saving jobs in industries like fishing and tourism when natural areas are protected or restored. Compelling businesses to become more efficient by conserving energy. ALL OF THE ABOVE

The iron law of responsibility says that:

In the long run, those who do not use power responsibly will lose it.

When undertaking social initiatives, a company:

May sacrifice short-term profits.

Which of these is not an objective of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)?

Providing tax incentives for global corporate citizens.

Which of these factors has accelerated the current ecological crisis?

Rapid industrialization.

Rapid economic development is often accompanied by:

Rising incomes, bringing higher rates of both consumption and waste.

Natural capital refers to the world's:

Supply of geology, soil, air, water and all living things.