Chapter 12 Quiz

(e) reducing alternative energy sources

All of the following are sustainable business practices that show social commitment EXCEPT ______. (a) reevaluating the effects of their products and the natural environment (b) recycling (c) redesigning manufacturing processes to reduce waste and pollution (d) sponsoring cleanup events (e) reducing alternative energy sources

(b) gas power

Alternative sources of energy include all of the following EXCEPT _____. (a) nuclear power (b) gas power (c) hydropower (d) geothermal power (e) wind power

is associated with the ozone layer

Global warming _____.

The Kyto Protocol

One attempt at addressing global warming was _____, created in 1997. It was an international treaty meant to curb global greenhouse gas emissions by having counties voluntarily reduce national outputs.

falls into the same social responsibility domain of maximizing positive and minimizing negative impacts on stakeholders

Sustainability _____.

has become a top concern for many businesses as it involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability for future generations to meet their own needs

Sustainable development _____.

nuclear power

The most controversial form of alternative energy is _____.

False

True or False: Alternative energy sources have significantly increased the carbon footprint of communities, cities, and even countries.

False

True or False: Environmental advocates ensure that shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of the products they buy.

(b) Firms can focus more upon their own efforts as a distinct unit rather than on the entire supply chain

Which is NOT a benefit of a firm "going green"? (a) Help firms to differentiate their products from competitors (b) Firms can focus more upon their own efforts as a distinct unit rather than on the entire supply chain (c) Reduce costs by improving risk management and stakeholder relationships, reducing the amount of materials and energy used, and reducing capital and labor costs (d) Increase revenue through better access to certain markets, differentiation of products, and the sale of pollution-control technology (e) Increased goodwill from stakeholders and even money savings from being more efficient and less wasteful

(b) LEED

Which program recognizes sustainable building practices and strategies? (a) EPA (b) LEED (c) AICPA (d) FCP (e) ELLED

Sustainability

_____ includes the assessment and improvement of business strategies, economic sectors, work practices, technologies, and lifestyles while maintaining the natural environment.

Greenwashing

_____ involves misleading a consumer into thinking that a product or service is more environmentally friendly than it really is. It can range from making environmental claims that are required by law and are therefore irrelevant (CFC-free) to puffery, or exaggerating environmental claims, to fraud.

Water pollution

_____ is one of the biggest contributors to illnesses in developing countries.

Recycling

_____ is the reprocessing of materials, especially steel, aluminum, paper, glass, rubber, and some plastics, for reuse.