Question 1

Individuals at the lower levels of an organizational hierarchy can often best see solutions because they

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A)  have direct interactions with product production. 
B)  have the most contact with the board of directors. 
C)  set organizational culture and structure. 
D)  are shareholders in the company. 
A)  have direct interactions with product production. 
B)  have the most contact with the board of directors. 
C)  set organizational culture and structure. 
D)  are shareholders in the company.

Question 2

In what way are organizations often more influential than individuals?

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A)  the size of their social networks 
B)  the reach of their social networks 
C)  the functions they serve 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  the size of their social networks 
B)  the reach of their social networks 
C)  the functions they serve 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 3

If a company says it is focused on the triple bottom line, what three factors are taken into account?

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A)  profits, company size, and investor participation 
B)  profits, revenue, and worker productivity 
C)  profits, renewable energy usage, and company location 
D)  profits, environmental impact, and social equity 
A)  profits, company size, and investor participation 
B)  profits, revenue, and worker productivity 
C)  profits, renewable energy usage, and company location 
D)  profits, environmental impact, and social equity

Question 4

Microsoft published a study in 2008. Researchers at the company analyzed electronic messages sent and found that any two people are distanced by around 7 degrees of separation. This would suggest that you are linked to any other person 	by 7 or fewer acquaintances.

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A)  in your town 
B)  in your country 
C)  in the world 
D)  within your social network 
A)  in your town 
B)  in your country 
C)  in the world 
D)  within your social network

Question 5

A company wants to generate new sustainability ideas directly from its workers. This will require a change to the company's

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A)  organizational structure. 
B)  mission statement. 
C)  triple bottom line. 
D)  social network. 
A)  organizational structure. 
B)  mission statement. 
C)  triple bottom line. 
D)  social network.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is correct regarding for-profit and nonprofit organizations?

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A)  Both require a steady flow of income to continue operations. 
B)  Both have a primary focus of generating the most income possible. 
C)  Both often have shareholders. 
D)  Both have a small group of owners. 
A)  Both require a steady flow of income to continue operations. 
B)  Both have a primary focus of generating the most income possible. 
C)  Both often have shareholders. 
D)  Both have a small group of owners.

Question 7

By being designated as a nonprofit organization, an organization

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A)  is not allowed to make a profit. 
B)  is not allowed to obtain grant funding. 
C)  does not have shareholders. 
D)  must limit how much it pays its employees. 
A)  is not allowed to make a profit. 
B)  is not allowed to obtain grant funding. 
C)  does not have shareholders. 
D)  must limit how much it pays its employees.

Question 8

Lasting change within an organization requires support from

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A)  only the highest level of management. 
B)  all areas of influence. 
C)  a majority of the shareholders. 
D)  the board of directors. 
A)  only the highest level of management. 
B)  all areas of influence. 
C)  a majority of the shareholders. 
D)  the board of directors.

Question 9

The origin story of the World Wildlife Fund shows the power of

Accepted Answer

A)  social networks. 
B)  organizational structure. 
C)  organizational culture. 
D)  triple bottom line. 
A)  social networks. 
B)  organizational structure. 
C)  organizational culture. 
D)  triple bottom line.

Question 10

Groups outside organizations can influence change through which of the following mechanisms?

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A)  protests 
B)  boycotts 
C)  publicity campaigns 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  protests 
B)  boycotts 
C)  publicity campaigns 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 11

What is a divestment in an investment portfolio?

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A)  the purchase of assets associated with divesting 
B)  only buying assets of companies with a focus on sustainability 
C)  removing a particular kind of asset 
D)  focusing investment in one area or type of company 
A)  the purchase of assets associated with divesting 
B)  only buying assets of companies with a focus on sustainability 
C)  removing a particular kind of asset 
D)  focusing investment in one area or type of company

Question 12

Four people from your neighborhood meet once a week on Saturday mornings to run together. This is an example of a(n)

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A)  social group. 
B)  social network. 
C)  organizational structure. 
D)  organization. 
A)  social group. 
B)  social network. 
C)  organizational structure. 
D)  organization.

Question 13

If you were starting a job as an entry-level employee at a company, describe two ways you could influence the company to increase its sustainability.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should involve a

Question 14

Two companies sell a similar product. One has a strong focus on sustainability, but its product costs 25% more than the other product. Which would you purchase, and why? Justify your response.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but justifi

Question 15

Tim has a friend and classmate named Shane. Shane has a friend in his neighborhood named Paul. Tim and Paul are separated by how many degrees of separation?

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A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 16

Method cleaning products are discussed in Chapter 19. The company's organizational strategy differed from other companies by focusing on

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A)  providing the lowest-priced cleaning products. 
B)  using social media. 
C)  environmental and social measures. 
D)  partnerships with large retailers, including Target. 
A)  providing the lowest-priced cleaning products. 
B)  using social media. 
C)  environmental and social measures. 
D)  partnerships with large retailers, including Target.

Question 17

Chapter 19 discusses an unlikely collaboration between Patagonia and Walmart. What was the goal of this collaboration?

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A)  to increase Patagonia's supply chains 
B)  to sell Patagonia apparel in Walmart stores 
C)  to collaborate on a new line of outdoor clothing 
D)  to set standards for sustainability in apparel production 
A)  to increase Patagonia's supply chains 
B)  to sell Patagonia apparel in Walmart stores 
C)  to collaborate on a new line of outdoor clothing 
D)  to set standards for sustainability in apparel production

Question 18

Which type of organization often relies on donations for revenue?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonprofit organization 
B)  benefit corporation 
C)  privately held for-profit organization 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  nonprofit organization 
B)  benefit corporation 
C)  privately held for-profit organization 
D)  None of these are correct.

Individuals at the lower levels of an organizational hierarchy can often best see solutions because they

In what way are organizations often more influential than individuals?

If a company says it is focused on the triple bottom line, what three factors are taken into account?

Microsoft published a study in 2008. Researchers at the company analyzed electronic messages sent and found that any two people are distanced by around 7 degrees of separation. This would suggest that you are linked to any other person by 7 or fewer acquaintances.

A company wants to generate new sustainability ideas directly from its workers. This will require a change to the company's

Which of the following statements is correct regarding for-profit and nonprofit organizations?

By being designated as a nonprofit organization, an organization

Lasting change within an organization requires support from

The origin story of the World Wildlife Fund shows the power of

Groups outside organizations can influence change through which of the following mechanisms?

What is a divestment in an investment portfolio?

Four people from your neighborhood meet once a week on Saturday mornings to run together. This is an example of a(n)

If you were starting a job as an entry-level employee at a company, describe two ways you could influence the company to increase its sustainability.

Two companies sell a similar product. One has a strong focus on sustainability, but its product costs 25% more than the other product. Which would you purchase, and why? Justify your response.

Tim has a friend and classmate named Shane. Shane has a friend in his neighborhood named Paul. Tim and Paul are separated by how many degrees of separation?

Method cleaning products are discussed in Chapter 19. The company's organizational strategy differed from other companies by focusing on

Chapter 19 discusses an unlikely collaboration between Patagonia and Walmart. What was the goal of this collaboration?

Which type of organization often relies on donations for revenue?

Environmental Science and Sustainability: Whats the Big Idea

Ethics, Economics, and Policy: Who or What Do We Value

Matter and Energy: What Are the Building Blocks of Sustainability

Life: What Shapes Biodiversity

Conservation: Why Is It Important to Protect Biodiversity

Human Population: Can We Have Too Many People

Water: How Do We Use It and Affect Its Quality

Air: What Are We Breathing

Land: How Does It Shape Us

Systems and Cycles: Are We Changing Earths Life Support System

Climate: How Does Global Climate Change

Food: How Do We Feed Ourselves

Fossil Fuels: Energy of the Industrial Age

Energy Alternatives: How Are Our Energy Decisions Changing

Waste: What Happens to All the Stuff We Use

Urbanization: Why Are Cities Growing

Environmental Health and Justice: How Does Our Environment Affect Our Health

Decision Making: Why Do Our Choices Matter

Government: How Can Policy Influence Sustainability

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Exam 19: Groups and Organizations: How Do We Work Together for Sustainability

Individuals at the lower levels of an organizational hierarchy can often best see solutions because they

In what way are organizations often more influential than individuals?

If a company says it is focused on the triple bottom line, what three factors are taken into account?

Microsoft published a study in 2008. Researchers at the company analyzed electronic messages sent and found that any two people are distanced by around 7 degrees of separation. This would suggest that you are linked to any other person by 7 or fewer acquaintances.

A company wants to generate new sustainability ideas directly from its workers. This will require a change to the company's

Which of the following statements is correct regarding for-profit and nonprofit organizations?

By being designated as a nonprofit organization, an organization

Lasting change within an organization requires support from

The origin story of the World Wildlife Fund shows the power of

Groups outside organizations can influence change through which of the following mechanisms?

What is a divestment in an investment portfolio?

Four people from your neighborhood meet once a week on Saturday mornings to run together. This is an example of a(n)

If you were starting a job as an entry-level employee at a company, describe two ways you could influence the company to increase its sustainability.

Two companies sell a similar product. One has a strong focus on sustainability, but its product costs 25% more than the other product. Which would you purchase, and why? Justify your response.

Tim has a friend and classmate named Shane. Shane has a friend in his neighborhood named Paul. Tim and Paul are separated by how many degrees of separation?

Method cleaning products are discussed in Chapter 19. The company's organizational strategy differed from other companies by focusing on

Chapter 19 discusses an unlikely collaboration between Patagonia and Walmart. What was the goal of this collaboration?

Which type of organization often relies on donations for revenue?

Environmental Science and Sustainability: Whats the Big Idea

Ethics, Economics, and Policy: Who or What Do We Value

Matter and Energy: What Are the Building Blocks of Sustainability

Life: What Shapes Biodiversity

Conservation: Why Is It Important to Protect Biodiversity

Human Population: Can We Have Too Many People

Water: How Do We Use It and Affect Its Quality

Air: What Are We Breathing

Land: How Does It Shape Us

Systems and Cycles: Are We Changing Earths Life Support System

Climate: How Does Global Climate Change

Food: How Do We Feed Ourselves

Fossil Fuels: Energy of the Industrial Age

Energy Alternatives: How Are Our Energy Decisions Changing

Waste: What Happens to All the Stuff We Use

Urbanization: Why Are Cities Growing

Environmental Health and Justice: How Does Our Environment Affect Our Health

Decision Making: Why Do Our Choices Matter

Government: How Can Policy Influence Sustainability

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