Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Entrepreneurial activity?&#10;A)Supported by political leaders&#10;B)Embraced by venture capitalists&#10;C)Outside of government&#10;D)Championed by social groups

Accepted Answer

Entrepreneurial activity often involves interaction with government through regulations, permits, and sometimes funding or incentives, rather than being entirely outside of government.

Question 2

Effective assessment and quality reports require which of the following:&#10;A)Greater context&#10;B)Specific characteristics&#10;C)Stakeholder identification&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Effective assessment and quality reports require a greater context to provide a complete understanding of the subject matter as well as specific characteristics that outline the details of the subject being assessed. Stakeholder identification is also necessary to understand the different perspectives and expectations of those who may be impacted by the assessment or report. Therefore, all of the options mentioned in the question should be prioritized to ensure a comprehensive and effective assessment or quality report.

Question 3

Why is there a great attention on emerging markets?&#10;A)Many believe they hold a significant part of world growth&#10;B)They have the most sustainable practices&#10;C)Markets are rising rapidly without justification&#10;D)They are in the most interesting parts of the world

Accepted Answer

Many experts believe that emerging markets hold a significant part of world growth potential due to their large populations, growing middle class, and increasing levels of economic development. As such, there is a great deal of attention on these markets in terms of investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential for future economic growth.

Question 4

STARS is a self-reporting tool that reports sustainable information along what categories?&#10;A)Education and research&#10;B)Planning, administration and engagement&#10;C)Innovation&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

STARS reports sustainable information across all the categories mentioned in options A, B, and C. Therefore, the correct answer is D, i.e., "All of the above."

Question 5

How much are not-for-profit organizations worth globally?&#10;A)$1 trillion annually&#10;B)$10 billion annually&#10;C)$100 billion annually&#10;D)$10 trillion annually

Accepted Answer

According to studies, not-for-profit organizations globally are worth approximately $1 trillion annually. This includes a diverse range of entities such as charities, foundations, educational and research institutions, religious and spiritual organizations, and social advocacy groups.

Question 6

The following is true about NGOs except:&#10;A)Do not allow government membership&#10;B)Function on a global scale&#10;C)Receive funds from the government&#10;D)NGOs are not for profit

Accepted Answer

NGOs do not receive funds from the government and rely on donations or grants from private individuals or organizations.

Question 7

Identify one of the reasons for government to focus on sustainable practices:&#10;A)Preserve the planet&#10;B)Creates efficiencies&#10;C)National security&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following is not a phase in the types of Innovation with the Lifecycle of a Product or Industry?&#10;A)Growth Phase&#10;B)Maturity Phase&#10;C)Peak Phase&#10;D)Decline Phase

Accepted Answer

The common phases in the types of innovation with the lifecycle of a product or industry are the introduction phase, growth phase, maturity phase, and decline phase. "Peak phase" is not a commonly recognized phase in this context.

Question 9

General-purpose technology can be defined as:&#10;A)Applying to multiple markets.&#10;B)Provides a highly specialized service&#10;C)Applies generally to a specific audience&#10;D)Provides a service with an intended purpose

Accepted Answer

General-purpose technology refers to a technology that can be applied to multiple markets or industries, rather than being highly specialized to serve only one specific purpose or audience. Examples of general-purpose technologies include the internet, electricity, and the steam engine.

Question 10

Which of the following tools is used most by universities?&#10;A)Talloires Declaration&#10;B)College Sustainability Report Card&#10;C)STARS&#10;D)AASHE

Accepted Answer

STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) is the most widely used sustainability assessment tool for colleges and universities in North America. It provides a framework for measuring and reporting on sustainability performance across multiple areas, including academics, operations, and community engagement. While the other options (Talloires Declaration, College Sustainability Report Card, and AASHE) are also important resources for sustainability efforts in higher education, they are not as commonly used as STARS.

Deck 12: Environmental Sustainability in Unique Situations