Question 1

Companies emphasizing pollution prevention have responded with ________.

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Question 2

________ is an organized movement of citizens and government agencies to improve the rights and power of buyers in relation to sellers.

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Consumerism is the organized movement of citizens and government agencies to improve the rights and power of buyers in relation to sellers. It focuses on protecting consumers from unsafe products, false advertising, and other unethical practices by businesses.

Question 3

Proposals related to ________ include strengthening consumer rights in cases of business fraud and financial protections, requiring greater product safety, ensuring information privacy, and giving more power to government agencies.

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The proposal mentioned in the question is related to consumer protection. The options given in the question, such as strengthening consumer rights in cases of business fraud, financial protections, product safety, information privacy, and more power to government agencies, all fall under the umbrella of consumer protection. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 4

Nike produces shoes out of "environmentally preferred materials," recycles old sneakers, and educates young people about conserving, reusing, and recycling. Nike is practicing ________.

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Question 5

________ is an organized movement of concerned citizens, businesses, and government agencies to protect and improve people's current and future living conditions.

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Environmentalism is the organized movement that aims to protect and improve people's current and future living conditions through various means such as conservation, sustainable development, and advocacy for environmental policies and regulations. Consumerism is focused on promoting consumer rights and interests, protectionism refers to government policies to protect domestic industries, socialism advocates for collective ownership and control of resources, while aestheticism values art and beauty as the highest form of human experience.

Question 6

Environmentalists assert that the marketing system's goal should be to maximize ________.

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Environmentalists believe that the marketing system's goal should be focused on maximizing life quality by producing and promoting products that are sustainable, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible. This approach prioritizes the well-being of both consumers and the environment over profits or consumption.

Question 7

The proposed right to ________ includes the right to know the unit pricing, the ingredients in a product, the nutritional value of foods, product freshness, and the true benefits of a product.

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The proposed right to be well informed about a product includes knowing the unit pricing, the ingredients, the nutritional value, product freshness, and the true benefits.

Question 8

Proposals related to ________ include promoting the use of sustainable ingredients, recycling and reducing solid wastes, and managing energy consumption.

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The proposals mentioned are all related to preserving the world for future consumption by promoting sustainability and responsible resource management.

Question 9

Consumer advocates call for additional consumer rights, including ________.

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Question 10

How do marketers respond to charges of "commercial noise"?

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Question 11

Which of the following is a selling decision that may be called into question under the law?

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Question 12

________ is a management approach that involves developing strategies that both preserve the environment and produce profits for the company.

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Environmental sustainability is the management approach that involves developing strategies that both preserve the environment and produce profits for the company. This approach focuses on the long-term goals of the business while also taking into account the impact it has on the environment. This not only benefits the environment, but it also helps the company to achieve financial success by attracting eco-conscious consumers and reducing waste and costs.

Question 13

The two major citizen movements to keep businesses in line are environmentalism and ________.

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Environmentalism is focused on protecting the environment, while consumerism is focused on advocating for the rights and interests of consumers. Both movements often overlap in their efforts to hold businesses accountable for their actions and to promote responsible practices. However, protectionism is a more complex economic concept that refers to the practice of restricting international trade to protect domestic industries, and liberalism and capitalism are political and economic ideologies that do not necessarily address concerns about corporate accountability in the same way that environmentalism and consumerism do. Materialism is a philosophical concept that refers to the belief that physical matter is the only or primary reality, and is not directly related to corporate accountability.

Question 14

At the most basic level of environmental sustainability, a company can practice ________.

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Pollution prevention is the most basic level of environmental sustainability, where companies aim to reduce or eliminate their negative impact on the environment by minimizing or preventing pollution and waste. It is the foundation of sustainable business practices before advancing to advanced levels of sustainable activities such as product stewardship, clean technology, and beyond greening activities.

Question 15

Which of the following is a traditional buyers' right?

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The right not to buy a product that is offered for sale is a traditional buyers' right, commonly known as the freedom to choose. Buyers have the right to decide whether or not they want to purchase a product being offered for sale. This right is protected by consumer protection laws in many countries. The other choices listed are not traditional buyers' rights. The right to resell a product depends on the terms of the sale and the product itself. The right not to pay taxes included in the final price is not a buyer's right, as taxes are a compulsory legal obligation. The right to exchange a product or demand a discount may be available depending on the seller's policies and the circumstances of the sale, but they are not considered traditional buyers' rights.

Question 16

Environmentalism is concerned with damage to the ecosystem caused by global warming, toxic and solid waste, chemically treated food, resource depletion, and ________ along with other issues.

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The option 'the availability of fresh water' fits with the theme of environmentalism and its concern about the depletion of resources. The other options do not directly relate to environmentalism.

Question 17

Identify the social costs of increased automobile ownership, and then describe two options for restoring the balance between private and public goods. Give specific examples.

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Question 18

Which of the following is a traditional sellers' right?

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The traditional sellers' right of introducing any product in any size and style is a common practice in the market. However, the other options (A, B, C, and D) are not considered legitimate or ethical practices in the business world. Monopolies are discouraged to ensure fair competition, acquiring competitors is also seen as unethical and could be in violation of anti-monopoly laws, promoting any product to any audience could result in deceptive marketing, and adding additional taxes could be seen as price gouging or unfair pricing practices.

Question 19

How do marketers respond to critics' accusations of planned obsolescence?

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Question 20

Proposals related to ________ include controlling the ingredients that go into certain products and packaging as well as reducing the level of advertising "noise."

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Quiz 20: Sustainable Marketing: Social Responsibility and Ethics