Question 1

The chapter suggests U.S. companies can improve labor conditions for foreign workers by

Accepted Answer

A) using their clout with contractors. 
B) "shopping" carefully for contractors. 
C) petitioning foreign governments. 
D) both a and b D

Question 2

U.S. workers are more competitive globally in terms of craftsmanship than in terms of labor costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

According to the shareholder theory, the environment might sometimes take precedence over shareholders and other interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which is an example of green building?

Accepted Answer

A) a rainwater collection system 
B) native landscaping 
C) hand dryers 
D) all of the above

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Workers who labor for low pay in poor conditions, often for long hours
A U.S. law that requires companies to provide employees with a working environment free from unnecessary dangers
The part of the U.S. government in charge of enforcing environmental regulations
The use of construction practices that seek to minimize environmental impact
The concept of making wise long-term use of scarce natural resources
A law that prohibits some actions that harm the environment
The practice of seeking the lowest possible labor costs worldwide
An organization that allows workers to bargain with their employers collectively

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Environmental Protection Agency and sweatshop labor and is...

Question 6

Manufacturers constantly seek the lowest labor costs in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Many business leaders say they will observe environmental practices

Accepted Answer

A) whenever shareholders approve them. 
B) at every opportunity. 
C) only if the law requires them. 
D) even if they will definitely lose money.

Question 8

After reports of poor labor conditions at its overseas factories in the 1980s, Nike

Accepted Answer

A) moved its operations back to the United States. 
B) established closer control of its overseas contractors. 
C) replaced all its overseas contractors. 
D) none of the above

Question 9

One reason corporate leaders do not make voluntary pro-environment changes is that if the changes won't generate revenue, the company will be at a competitive disadvantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The drive to increase sales is one factor that motivates companies to "go green."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Environmental questions usually have easy answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Until the last 40 years, there were essentially no federal laws regulating pollution and disposal of toxic materials by companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many sustainability efforts are simple and cheap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A large proportion of U.S. consumer goods are manufactured abroad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compared to workers in many manufacturing hot-spot nations, U.S. workers have

Accepted Answer

A) a higher minimum wage. 
B) more workplace safety requirements. 
C) higher overtime pay. 
D) all of the above

Question 16

In the chapter, the practices of Foxconn Technology Group are portrayed as an example of

Accepted Answer

A) green building. 
B) sustainability. 
C) sweatshop labor. 
D) none of the above

Question 17

If you worked in a factory setting like the one described in the chapter, you would be likely to

Accepted Answer

A) earn perhaps $130 a month. 
B) work 10 or 12 hours a day. 
C) work six days a week. 
D) all of the above

Question 18

Green buildings cost less to build than standard buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Two Global Issues: The Environment and Sweatshops

The chapter suggests U.S. companies can improve labor conditions for foreign workers by

U.S. workers are more competitive globally in terms of craftsmanship than in terms of labor costs.

According to the shareholder theory, the environment might sometimes take precedence over shareholders and other interest groups.

Which is an example of green building?

Match each key term or concept with a definition.

Manufacturers constantly seek the lowest labor costs in the world.

Many business leaders say they will observe environmental practices

After reports of poor labor conditions at its overseas factories in the 1980s, Nike

One reason corporate leaders do not make voluntary pro-environment changes is that if the changes won't generate revenue, the company will be at a competitive disadvantage.

The drive to increase sales is one factor that motivates companies to "go green."

Environmental questions usually have easy answers.

Until the last 40 years, there were essentially no federal laws regulating pollution and disposal of toxic materials by companies.

Many sustainability efforts are simple and cheap.

A large proportion of U.S. consumer goods are manufactured abroad.

Compared to workers in many manufacturing hot-spot nations, U.S. workers have

In the chapter, the practices of Foxconn Technology Group are portrayed as an example of

If you worked in a factory setting like the one described in the chapter, you would be likely to

Green buildings cost less to build than standard buildings.