Question 1

Employee satisfaction and reduced risk are examples of _______ payoffs of sustainable SCM:

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial 
B)  Customer 
C)  Operational 
D)  Organizational 
E)  Societal 
A)  Financial 
B)  Customer 
C)  Operational 
D)  Organizational 
E)  Societal D

Question 2

Sustainable supply chains can offer financial benefits to a firm, including lower costs of capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Sustainability practices impact SCM in the areas of product design and manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The ecological footprint measure of sustainability focuses on the producer, not the consumer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Industry-initiated certification programs are known as _______ drivers of sustainable initiatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Innovation 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Enforcement 
D)  Certification 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Innovation 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Enforcement 
D)  Certification 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

A sustainability framework that seeks to avoid liability is known as a reasonable care ethic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Of the three drivers of sustainable initiatives, ________ relates to laws and government regulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Innovation 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Enforcement 
D)  Certification 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Innovation 
B)  Compliance 
C)  Enforcement 
D)  Certification 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

The aspect of the Supply Chain Sustainability Model that focuses on establishing management systems that align incentives and rewards is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sustainability performance 
B)  Processes 
C)  Leadership 
D)  Financial performance 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Sustainability performance 
B)  Processes 
C)  Leadership 
D)  Financial performance 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

_________ is the area of SCM that can greatly impact sustainability initiatives through evaluating the use of materials, sourcing, and disposal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Logistics 
B)  Sourcing 
C)  Packaging 
D)  Product design 
E)  Marketing 
A)  Logistics 
B)  Sourcing 
C)  Packaging 
D)  Product design 
E)  Marketing

Question 10

Select three functions/areas of SCM and describe how sustainability can be implemented in those functions.

Accepted Answer

Functions/areas described in the chapter

Question 11

Sustainable supply chain practices can result in financial payoffs including improved relationships with stakeholders and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When developing a sustainable SCM strategy, it's important to remember that all industries operate under very similar contexts when it comes to sustainable practices and impacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The two types of sustainable practices that are mediated by supply chain networks are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social and customer 
B)  Packaging and marketing 
C)  Sourcing and logistics 
D)  Environmental and social 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Social and customer 
B)  Packaging and marketing 
C)  Sourcing and logistics 
D)  Environmental and social 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

In the Supply Chain Sustainability Model, _________ context refers to inputs that pertain to government and market-based influences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Local 
B)  Strategic 
C)  External 
D)  Internal 
E)  Business 
A)  Local 
B)  Strategic 
C)  External 
D)  Internal 
E)  Business

Question 15

The "cost-oriented" approach to environmental management relates to protecting and enhancing business performance and increasing profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Consumers' tolerance for pollution and their desire for environmentally friendly products relates to ________ influences on a company's sustainability strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal 
B)  Market 
C)  Regulatory 
D)  Global 
E)  Financial 
A)  Internal 
B)  Market 
C)  Regulatory 
D)  Global 
E)  Financial

Question 17

Attributes of companies with the greatest potential for gain or loss from sustainability initiatives include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional products 
B)  High-profile brands 
C)  Low reliance on natural resources 
D)  Limited regulatory exposure 
E)  b and c 
A)  Functional products 
B)  High-profile brands 
C)  Low reliance on natural resources 
D)  Limited regulatory exposure 
E)  b and c

Question 18

It is not necessary for the marketing function to be involved in sustainability strategy development, because marketing does not directly implement the strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Of the nine sustainability principles, governance relates to promoting a truthful and fair corporate culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is the sustainability principle related most directly to the fair treatment of suppliers, distributors and other partners is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics 
B)  Governance 
C)  Transparency 
D)  Business relationships 
E)  Financial return 
A)  Ethics 
B)  Governance 
C)  Transparency 
D)  Business relationships 
E)  Financial return

Employee satisfaction and reduced risk are examples of _______ payoffs of sustainable SCM:

Sustainable supply chains can offer financial benefits to a firm, including lower costs of capital.

Sustainability practices impact SCM in the areas of product design and manufacturing.

The ecological footprint measure of sustainability focuses on the producer, not the consumer.

Industry-initiated certification programs are known as _______ drivers of sustainable initiatives.

A sustainability framework that seeks to avoid liability is known as a reasonable care ethic.

Of the three drivers of sustainable initiatives, ________ relates to laws and government regulation.

The aspect of the Supply Chain Sustainability Model that focuses on establishing management systems that align incentives and rewards is known as:

_________ is the area of SCM that can greatly impact sustainability initiatives through evaluating the use of materials, sourcing, and disposal.

Select three functions/areas of SCM and describe how sustainability can be implemented in those functions.

Sustainable supply chain practices can result in financial payoffs including improved relationships with stakeholders and employees.

When developing a sustainable SCM strategy, it's important to remember that all industries operate under very similar contexts when it comes to sustainable practices and impacts.

The two types of sustainable practices that are mediated by supply chain networks are:

In the Supply Chain Sustainability Model, _________ context refers to inputs that pertain to government and market-based influences.

The "cost-oriented" approach to environmental management relates to protecting and enhancing business performance and increasing profits.

Consumers' tolerance for pollution and their desire for environmentally friendly products relates to ________ influences on a company's sustainability strategy.

Attributes of companies with the greatest potential for gain or loss from sustainability initiatives include:

It is not necessary for the marketing function to be involved in sustainability strategy development, because marketing does not directly implement the strategy.

Of the nine sustainability principles, governance relates to promoting a truthful and fair corporate culture.

________ is the sustainability principle related most directly to the fair treatment of suppliers, distributors and other partners is:

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Strategy

Network and System Design

Marketing

Operations Management

Sourcing

Logistics

Forecasting Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Lean Systems and Six-Sigma Quality

Supply Chain Relationship Management

Global Supply Chain Management

Filters

Exam 13: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Employee satisfaction and reduced risk are examples of _______ payoffs of sustainable SCM:

Sustainable supply chains can offer financial benefits to a firm, including lower costs of capital.

Sustainability practices impact SCM in the areas of product design and manufacturing.

The ecological footprint measure of sustainability focuses on the producer, not the consumer.

Industry-initiated certification programs are known as _______ drivers of sustainable initiatives.

A sustainability framework that seeks to avoid liability is known as a reasonable care ethic.

Of the three drivers of sustainable initiatives, ________ relates to laws and government regulation.

The aspect of the Supply Chain Sustainability Model that focuses on establishing management systems that align incentives and rewards is known as:

_________ is the area of SCM that can greatly impact sustainability initiatives through evaluating the use of materials, sourcing, and disposal.

Select three functions/areas of SCM and describe how sustainability can be implemented in those functions.

Sustainable supply chain practices can result in financial payoffs including improved relationships with stakeholders and employees.

When developing a sustainable SCM strategy, it's important to remember that all industries operate under very similar contexts when it comes to sustainable practices and impacts.

The two types of sustainable practices that are mediated by supply chain networks are:

In the Supply Chain Sustainability Model, _________ context refers to inputs that pertain to government and market-based influences.

The "cost-oriented" approach to environmental management relates to protecting and enhancing business performance and increasing profits.

Consumers' tolerance for pollution and their desire for environmentally friendly products relates to ________ influences on a company's sustainability strategy.

Attributes of companies with the greatest potential for gain or loss from sustainability initiatives include:

It is not necessary for the marketing function to be involved in sustainability strategy development, because marketing does not directly implement the strategy.

Of the nine sustainability principles, governance relates to promoting a truthful and fair corporate culture.

________ is the sustainability principle related most directly to the fair treatment of suppliers, distributors and other partners is:

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Strategy

Network and System Design

Marketing

Operations Management

Sourcing

Logistics

Forecasting Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Lean Systems and Six-Sigma Quality

Supply Chain Relationship Management

Global Supply Chain Management

Filters