Question 1

In a short essay, explain the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons.

Accepted Answer

The underlying belief of the tragedy of

Question 2

In a short essay, list at least seven of the 13 areas in which environmentally proactive firms should address environmental issues.

Accepted Answer

a. Release an environmental policy that

Question 3

The roots of the tragedy of the commons concepts go back to ____________, who stated that what is common to most people will receive the least amount of care.

Accepted Answer

A)  Friedman 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Socrates 
D)  Kant 
A)  Friedman 
B)  Aristotle 
C)  Socrates 
D)  Kant

Question 4

The underlying belief of the _______________ is that free access with unrestricted use of any resource that is finite will ultimately ruin the resource through overexploitation.

Accepted Answer

A)  tragedy of the commons 
B)  tragedy of the benefits 
C)  tragedy of the differentials 
D)  tragedy of the failures 
A)  tragedy of the commons 
B)  tragedy of the benefits 
C)  tragedy of the differentials 
D)  tragedy of the failures

Question 5

Environmental justice can be defined as the systematic equal allocation of environmental benefits and burdens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Firms with an ecobranding strategic focus do not aim to generate a higher profit margin for its products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There are three levels of scope both for the organizational and product carbon footprint. Which of the actions below is not one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct emissions controlled or owned by the firm. 
B)  Indirect emission sources not owned or controlled by the firm 
C)  Other indirect GHG emissions related to the firm 
D)  Personal emission generation by employees of the firm 
A)  Direct emissions controlled or owned by the firm. 
B)  Indirect emission sources not owned or controlled by the firm 
C)  Other indirect GHG emissions related to the firm 
D)  Personal emission generation by employees of the firm

Question 8

In a short essay outline how a can transform itself through adopting Sustainable Strategies

Accepted Answer

The transformation of a firm to integrat

Question 9

Regulatory risk is based on the assumption that as climate change continues to impact the world, the vulnerability of suppliers and the raw materials needed for manufacturing will decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the __________________ strategic focus, the firm makes a conscious effort to acknowledge the demands of its stakeholders and is able to provide "proof" to their stakeholders pertaining to their commitment to the natural environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental cost leadership 
B)  ecobranding 
C)  ecoefficiency 
D)  beyond compliance leadership 
A)  environmental cost leadership 
B)  ecobranding 
C)  ecoefficiency 
D)  beyond compliance leadership

Question 11

The _______________ was created in December 1997 with the aim of having every industrialized nation in the world voluntarily reduce the level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere by 5.2 percent as compared with 1990 GHG emissions levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
B)  Environmental Defense Fund 
C)  Kyoto Treaty 
D)  Equator Principles 
A)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
B)  Environmental Defense Fund 
C)  Kyoto Treaty 
D)  Equator Principles

Question 12

The assumption that as climate change continues to impact the world, the vulnerability of suppliers and the raw materials needed for manufacturing will decrease is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulatory risk 
B)  supply chain risk 
C)  physical 
D)  litigation risk 
A)  regulatory risk 
B)  supply chain risk 
C)  physical 
D)  litigation risk

Question 13

To view sustainability from a global perspective, it must be recognized that countries in different stages of development regard sustainability with different priorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a short essay, explain the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons.

In a short essay, list at least seven of the 13 areas in which environmentally proactive firms should address environmental issues.

The roots of the tragedy of the commons concepts go back to ____________, who stated that what is common to most people will receive the least amount of care.

The underlying belief of the _______________ is that free access with unrestricted use of any resource that is finite will ultimately ruin the resource through overexploitation.

Environmental justice can be defined as the systematic equal allocation of environmental benefits and burdens.

Firms with an ecobranding strategic focus do not aim to generate a higher profit margin for its products and services.

There are three levels of scope both for the organizational and product carbon footprint. Which of the actions below is not one of them?

In a short essay outline how a can transform itself through adopting Sustainable Strategies

Regulatory risk is based on the assumption that as climate change continues to impact the world, the vulnerability of suppliers and the raw materials needed for manufacturing will decrease.

In the __________________ strategic focus, the firm makes a conscious effort to acknowledge the demands of its stakeholders and is able to provide "proof" to their stakeholders pertaining to their commitment to the natural environment.

The _______________ was created in December 1997 with the aim of having every industrialized nation in the world voluntarily reduce the level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere by 5.2 percent as compared with 1990 GHG emissions levels.

The assumption that as climate change continues to impact the world, the vulnerability of suppliers and the raw materials needed for manufacturing will decrease is called _____________.

To view sustainability from a global perspective, it must be recognized that countries in different stages of development regard sustainability with different priorities.

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The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics

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Ethical Issues in the Developing World

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Exam 8: Ethics and the Environment

In a short essay, explain the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons.

In a short essay, list at least seven of the 13 areas in which environmentally proactive firms should address environmental issues.

The roots of the tragedy of the commons concepts go back to ____________, who stated that what is common to most people will receive the least amount of care.

The underlying belief of the _______________ is that free access with unrestricted use of any resource that is finite will ultimately ruin the resource through overexploitation.

Environmental justice can be defined as the systematic equal allocation of environmental benefits and burdens.

Firms with an ecobranding strategic focus do not aim to generate a higher profit margin for its products and services.

There are three levels of scope both for the organizational and product carbon footprint. Which of the actions below is not one of them?

In a short essay outline how a can transform itself through adopting Sustainable Strategies

Regulatory risk is based on the assumption that as climate change continues to impact the world, the vulnerability of suppliers and the raw materials needed for manufacturing will decrease.

In the __________________ strategic focus, the firm makes a conscious effort to acknowledge the demands of its stakeholders and is able to provide "proof" to their stakeholders pertaining to their commitment to the natural environment.

The _______________ was created in December 1997 with the aim of having every industrialized nation in the world voluntarily reduce the level of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere by 5.2 percent as compared with 1990 GHG emissions levels.

The assumption that as climate change continues to impact the world, the vulnerability of suppliers and the raw materials needed for manufacturing will decrease is called _____________.

To view sustainability from a global perspective, it must be recognized that countries in different stages of development regard sustainability with different priorities.

The Foundation of Ethical Thought

The Evolving Complexities of Business Ethics

Stakeholders and Corporate Social Responsibility

Ethics and Financial Reporting

Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance

Strategic Planning, Corporate Culture, and Corporate Compliance

Decision Making and Human Resource Issues

Ethics and Information Technology

Ethics and Information Technology

Ethical Issues in the Developing World

Establishing a Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines

Evaluating Corporate Ethics

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