A BC D E
1 Sustainability refers to which of the following?
The capacity of healthy
ecosystems to continue
funcionning indefinitely
Economic development that
meets the needs of the present
generation without
compromising the needs of
future generation
Use of current resources so that
such resources are available in
the future
None of the above All of the above
2 Bowie (1990) argues that companies:
Have no special obligations to
protect the environment above
and beyond what the law
prescribes
Have more responsibility than to
pursue profits while respecting
the law
Have a moral obligation to
intervene in the political arena to
help defeat or weaken
environmental laws
Can be profitable when pursuing
sustainability initiatives
None of the above
3 Which of the following is true regarding the views of Bowie (1990) and Desjardin (2007)?
Both views are essentially the
same
Desjardin’s solutions for
environmental damage is either
consumer action or legislation
Bowie argues that the
consumerist culture is placing
sever pressures on the earth’s
biospheres.
None of the above All of the above
4 Which of the following is true regarding air pollution?
Most air pollution is caused by
natural events such as forest fires
and volcano eruptions
Most air pollution is caused by
human activity
No air pollution is caused by
human activity
Occurs as releases of materials to
the atmosphere is disposed of by
natural processes
All of the above are false
5 Which of the following is NOT an example of an air pollutant? Particulate matter Carbon monoxide Sulfur dioxide Carbon dioxide Ozone
6_______ refers to the combination of three atoms of oxygen that occurs in the atmosphere. Carbon monoxide Sulfur dioxide Nitrogen dioxide Ozone Lead
7 Which of the following are considered common air pollutants by the EPA? Lead Particulate matter Ozone Sulfur dioxide All of the above
8 Which of the following can cause land pollution?
The growth in the use of
fertilizers
The dumping of heavy metals
found in industrial waste
The disposal of garbage All of the above None of the above
9 Which of the following is true regarding water?
Although the earth is covered in
water, around 10% of the water
is fresh and drinkable
Water is equally distributed
across the world
1.8 million individuals die yearly
from diarrhea and other water-
related illnesses
Around 5% of the world’s
population live in areas where
water is scarce
Around 50% of usable water is
used in agriculture in developinh
nations
10 Humans are putting incredible stress on water supply because of: Excessive use of water Pollution Inefficient use of such water All of the above None of the above
11 ________ mindset places strong emphasis on profit making. Corporate conventionality New sustainability paradigm Reconciliation Pragmatism Independent
12 _______ mindset seeks a additional way of measuring the success of sustainability efforts Corporate conventionality New sustainability paradigm Reconciliation Pragmatism Sustainable
13 _______ mindset believes that it is possible to merge sustainability with profitability. Corporate conventionality New sustainability paradigm Reconciliation Pragmatism Environmental
14 _______ mindset suggest that these executives took a more logical view of sustainability. Corporate conventionality New sustainability paradigm Reconciliation Pragmatism All of the above
15
A company is of the ________ type when they see sustainability as limited to those
activities that are linked to short-term efficiency.
Embracer Cautious adopter Value chain Primary activity Secondary activity
16 Which of the following are considered primary activities of the value chain?
Product research and
development
Human resources management General administration Distribution All of the above
17 Which of the following are considered primary activities of the value chain? Supply chain management Operations Sales and marketing None of the above All of the above
18 Which of the following are considered support activities of the value chain? Distribution General administration Sales and marketing Distribution Supply chain management
19 Measurable sustainability goals…
Provide a company with the
needed benchmarks to determine
whether it is successful in its
sustainability efforts
Creates awareness around key
issues and focus energies
towards improving such issues
Are critical to achieve
environmental sustainability
None of the above All of the above
20
________ refers to the efforts by the company to report its sustainability efforts and the
progress made on such efforts.
Sustainability reporting Feedback Sustainability surveys Strategic vision Sustainability goals
21 Which of the following does NOT contribute to the success of a sustainability program? Being a first mover
A balance between top-down and
bottom-up
Devise and measure intangible
benefits
Not getting employees involved Measuring intangible benefits
22 When creating a strategic view for sustainability…
Experts suggest that short term
projects should be avoided
Short term projects with tangible
benefits should be integrated
with long-term plans
Avoid long-term plans that do
not show immediate results
All of the above None of the above
23 Benefits of sustainability include all of the following EXCEPT:
Avoiding publication relations
nightmares
Cost reduction
Improved relationship with
stakeholders
Enhanced relationship with
employees
More satisfied board of directors
Question
24 Which of the following is a benefit of sustainability?
Improved relationships with
stakeholders
Enhanced relationships with
employees
Improved band reputation All of the above None of the above
25
… refers to the efforts by the company to report its sustainability effors and the progress
made on such efforts?
Corporate social responsibility Sustainability reporting Cautious adopter Value chain None of the above
26 Which of the following are types of environmental degration? Air pollution Land pollution Water pollution All of the above None of the above
27 Which of the following demonstrates a company that fully embrace sustainability efforts? Cautious adopter Embracer type Pragmatism Both b. and c. None of the above
28 Which of the following represents support activities?
Producet research and
development
Human resource management General admission All of the above None of the above
29 Benefits of corporate social responsibility include: Lower cost of capital Provides for self-reguation Builds trust with the public
Counteract potential government
regulation
All of the above
10 D
11 A
12 B
13 C
14 D
15 B
16 D
17 E
18 B
19 C
20 A
21 D
22 B
23 E
24 D
25 A
26 D
27 B
28 D
29 E
Question
What is sustainability? What are the essential charactersitics of the environmentally sustainable company?
What is water pollution? Why is water pollution such a critical issue for the earth?
Discuss four factors that are critical to building the environmentally sustainable organization.