Question 1

Which statement describes the optimal relationship between environmental sustainability and social sustainability?

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Both environmental sustainability and social sustainability are interconnected and mutually dependent. Achieving environmental sustainability requires addressing social sustainability issues such as poverty, inequality, and access to resources, while achieving social sustainability requires environmental sustainability by ensuring a healthy and livable planet. Therefore, the optimal relationship between environmental sustainability and social sustainability is one where they are seen as complementary issues and require coordinated action to protect both people and our planet.

Question 2

Explain how the cap-and-trade system works to control carbon emissions.

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Question 3

Which of the following has had the most impact in the United States in terms of reducing emission of greenhouse gases?

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The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has had significant impact through regulations and enforcement of laws related to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases in the United States. The Clean Air Act, for example, has led to regulations on emissions from vehicles and power plants, which has contributed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Kyoto Protocol and Copenhagen Accord are international agreements aimed at reducing global emissions and have had limited impact on the United States, as the country has not ratified the former and withdrew from the latter. The Superfund program, while important for addressing environmental cleanups, does not directly address greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 4

Which is likely the most valuable competency for a manager who wants to practice servant leadership?

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Emotional intelligence is the most valuable competency for a manager who wants to practice servant leadership. Servant leaders prioritize the needs of their team members and focus on building strong relationships with them. Emotional intelligence, which involves understanding and managing one's own emotions as well as being able to empathize with others, is essential for forming and maintaining these relationships. While strategic planning, big-picture thinking, and financial analysis are important skills for managers, they are not necessarily the most critical competencies for practicing servant leadership.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the dispute about global warming?

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The dispute is not about whether the Earth's temperature is rising, but about whether it is due to natural or human-related causes. While some argue that the temperature increase is a natural cycle, the majority of the scientific community believe that human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, are the primary cause of global warming.

Question 6

The Johnson & Johnson Credo is well-respected in the business world.Were you surprised by any aspect of it? Explain your reasoning.

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Question 7

Which of the following would likely be selected as an Ashoka fellow?

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Ashoka fellows are individuals who create innovative and sustainable solutions to social problems. Option D fits this description as a teen starting a company that provides free online tutoring to children in refugee camps is an innovative and sustainable solution to the social problem of lack of education in refugee camps. Options A, B and C are not directly targeted towards solving a social problem in an innovative and sustainable way.

Question 8

Running a business can be difficult with many competing priorities.Often corporate social responsibility drops to the bottom of the to-do list because CSR is considered a "choice." Do you agree? Explain your reasoning.

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Question 9

Describe how the tagline for Toyota's Prius hybrid car,"Where man's wants and nature's needs agree," relates to sustainability.

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Question 10

Which of the following best describes what allows slavery to exist in today's world?

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Slavery today often exists in hidden forms, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify and combat it effectively.

Question 11

Why is the concept of "time" important to the principle and practice of sustainability?

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Question 12

Apple has developed some of the most innovative products of the early 21st century.So people were surprised when Chinese factories in its supply chain used child labor.Do you think Apple should have been more diligent in preventing this? Does the situation change your opinion of the company?

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Question 13

What do you think is the best way to deter organizations from taking an obstructionist approach to corporate social responsibility?

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Question 14

Do you think telecommuting should be actively encouraged in organizations? Explain your views on the topic.

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Question 15

The annual report for your company touts its philanthropic activities,but offers nothing beyond these efforts as evidence of its corporate responsibility.Do you believe your company is doing enough? Explain.

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Question 16

Discuss the pros and cons of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking." Do you support this practice? Explain your reasoning.

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Question 17

Which of the following has NOT contributed to the growth of telecommuting in the business world?

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The price of gasoline has not directly contributed to the growth of telecommuting. While it might influence individual decisions to prefer telecommuting due to reduced commuting costs, it is not a direct factor in the technological or organizational advancements that enable telecommuting, unlike the other options listed.

Question 18

Walmart's practice of paying employees the legal minimum wage,yet not enough to keep many above the poverty level,is an example of the ________ approach to social responsibility.

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The defensive approach to social responsibility involves complying with legal and ethical standards but doing the minimum required to address social issues. Walmart's practice of paying the legal minimum wage, but not enough to keep many employees above the poverty level, is an example of this approach.

Question 19

Why does the Kyoto Protocol include different limits for greenhouse emissions for different countries?

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The Kyoto Protocol recognized that developed countries were historically responsible for producing large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions, while developing countries were still growing their economies and building infrastructure. Therefore, developed countries were given more stringent emission limits while developing countries were allowed to continue emitting at higher levels to support their economic growth.

Quiz 15: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future