Question 1

Do you believe the rapid economic development of poorer countries helps or hurts the environment? Why?

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Question 2

Identify a business with which you are familiar.What steps could this business take to manage more sustainably?

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Question 3

Discuss some of the voluntary initiatives undertaken by businesses around the world in order to incorporate sustainable development into their everyday business practices.

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Question 4

Which of the following is an example of industrial ecology in practice?

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Question 5

Which of the following illustrates the idea of sustainable development through technological cooperation?

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Sustainable development through technological cooperation involves partnerships between developed and developing countries for the transfer of environmental technologies. Option B specifically mentions the development of long-term partnerships between companies in developed and developing countries to transfer environmental technologies, which aligns with the idea of sustainable development through technological cooperation. Options A, C, and D do not fully encompass this idea.

Question 6

Three critical factors have combined to accelerate the ecological crisis facing the world community and to make sustainable development more difficult.Explain and discuss these three factors.

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Question 7

The most successful global businesses in coming years will be those companies that:

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Companies that recognize the importance of sustainable development are likely to gain a competitive advantage in the market and also contribute to ethical practices. This is in line with the growing concern for social and environmental issues and the increasing demand for sustainable products and services. Choices A, C, and D do not promote sustainable development and may even have a negative impact on the environment and society.

Question 8

What defines an environmental problem that is inherently global in scope? Discuss in detail two of the four global problems outlined in the textbook that will have major consequences for business and society.

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Question 9

What is meant by the Earth's carrying capacity? How can it be measured? Discuss the changes that need to be made in order to bring the Earth's carrying capacity back into balance with the demands placed on it by human society.

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Question 10

This company called its plan to tackle climate change "Plan A" because there is no "Plan B":

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Marks & Spencer is the company that introduced "Plan A" in 2007 with the aim of becoming carbon neutral and sending no waste to landfill by 2012. The company stated that there was no "Plan B" for the planet and that it was essential to take action to address climate change.

Question 11

Identify and explain three major threats to the earth's ecosystem as described in the textbook.How will these threats accelerate the ecological crisis?

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Question 12

An example of codes of environmental conduct that have been developed by and for specific industries include:

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The Equator Principles were developed for the financial industry to assess and manage social and environmental risks in project finance. The Forest Stewardship Principles were developed for the forest products industry to promote responsible management of forests. Both of these codes of conduct are specific to particular industries. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol, however, is more of a general framework for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions, and is not industry-specific. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 13

The idea that companies have a continuing responsibility for the environmental impact of their products or services,even after they are sold is called:

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Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is the concept that manufacturers have a responsibility to manage the environmental impact of their products throughout their entire life cycle, including after they are sold and disposed of by consumers. This includes managing the product's design, production, packaging, and end-of-life disposal or recycling. EPR is often mandated by regulations and laws to promote more sustainable practices and reduce waste.

Quiz 10: Sustainable Development and Global Business