Question 1

Emissions Management is focused on our ability,across the globe,to achieve a position of ________.

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A)   phase out of hazardous inputs
B)   zero global emissions
C)   attacking pollution at the source
D)   cut carbon-based emissions
E)   environmental sustainabilityF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

When working with international firms,Canadian businesses:

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A)   tend to ignore the ethics of their international partners.
B)   expect socially responsible behaviour from their business partners.
C)   feel that their responsibility is limited to Canada.
D)   try to avoid judging our international business partners by Canadian standards.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A firm's net social contribution is the difference between their positive contributions and their negative social impacts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Canadian businesses are not socially responsible for the activities of a foreign supplier.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Determining what is involved for a firm to be socially responsible:

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A)   is easy.
B)   varies even among those who are interested in corporate responsibility.
C)   helps government officials develop appropriate legislation.
D)   varies from industry to industry.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The Global Fuel Economy Initiative expects the number of cars worldwide to triple between now and 2050.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the five critical sustainability challenges?

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A)   climate change
B)   pollution and health
C)   water depletion
D)   energy crunch
E)   resource depletionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental shifts in the thought process associated with waste according to The Resource Management model?

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A)   resources are finite
B)   Waste disposal is an unavoidable cost
C)   resource efficiency can lead to lower overall costs in the long run
D)   Investments in reduce, reuse, recycle and recovery initiatives are yielding long-term cost savings
E)   societal pressure, such as a company's waste reduction and waste prevention strategies, is becoming closely linked to company image and brand reputationF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Often it is the threat of negative publicity that pressures businesses to enforce their corporate code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For many businesses,environmental sustainability is focused which two short-term outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pricing power and Enhanced efficiencies
B)   Stronger recruitment positioning and Customer retention
C)   Stronger employee base and Strong environmental management
D)   New business options and Improved Corporate Image
E)   Improved Corporate Image and Regulatory ComplianceF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Participants must block the ability of market players from obtaining and leveraging a competitive advantage as a result of efforts to avoid environmental costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All else held equal,socially responsible firms:

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A)   are viewed more favourably by consumers.
B)   enjoy significantly higher profits.
C)   often experience customer loyalty problems.
D)   fail to earn sufficient profits for their owners.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Emissions Management is focused on our ability,across the globe,to achieve a position of zero global emissions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Recycling is a business response to employee issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

,approximately how many people live in areas which do not have access to clean and safe drinking water?

Accepted Answer

A)   3.1 billion
B)   2.1 billion
C)   1.1 billion
D)   0.5 billion
E)   3.6 billionF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

current estimate for the population growth of our planet in 2050 is 9.2 billion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In addressing social responsibility,managers must consider their firms' relations with

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A)   employees.
B)   owners.
C)   customers.
D)   the community.
E)   all of the answers are correct.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Only the United States scored worse than Canada,with respect to water consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What percentage cuts to carbon-based emissions are needed to significantly reverse the downward spiral associated with climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)   25%
B)   50%
C)   75%
D)   10%
E)   100%F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 20

For the global marketplace to be truly successful in responding to this challenge,businesses need to completely integrate environmental responsibility into their business strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: The Environment and Sustainable Business Practices

When working with international firms,Canadian businesses:

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Emissions Management is focused on our ability,across the globe,to achieve a position of ________.

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Only the United States scored worse than Canada,with respect to water consumption.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental shifts in the thought process associated with waste according to The Resource Management model?

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Determining what is involved for a firm to be socially responsible:

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,approximately how many people live in areas which do not have access to clean and safe drinking water?

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In addressing social responsibility,managers must consider their firms' relations with

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The Global Fuel Economy Initiative expects the number of cars worldwide to triple between now and 2050.

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Recycling is a business response to employee issues.

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Canadian businesses are not socially responsible for the activities of a foreign supplier.

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current estimate for the population growth of our planet in 2050 is 9.2 billion.

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All else held equal,socially responsible firms:

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Emissions Management is focused on our ability,across the globe,to achieve a position of zero global emissions.

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Participants must block the ability of market players from obtaining and leveraging a competitive advantage as a result of efforts to avoid environmental costs.

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For many businesses,environmental sustainability is focused which two short-term outcomes?

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A firm's net social contribution is the difference between their positive contributions and their negative social impacts.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five critical sustainability challenges?

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For the global marketplace to be truly successful in responding to this challenge,businesses need to completely integrate environmental responsibility into their business strategies.

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Often it is the threat of negative publicity that pressures businesses to enforce their corporate code of ethics.

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What percentage cuts to carbon-based emissions are needed to significantly reverse the downward spiral associated with climate change?

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