October 2009 PDE
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1
What is the purpose behind sustainable business practices that improve energy efficiency?
reduce greenhouse gas emissions
improve the company’s bottom line
conserve valuable resources
all of the above
2
In the article “Making Decisions for Sustainability”, the author discusses the effect of
scale
on sustainability efforts and concludes that small changes can have a huge impact that result in:
direct cost savings for the organization
operational efficiencies
a reduced impact on the environment
all of the above
3
Sustainable Business Practices call for managers to operate in a socially responsible manner that honors:
productivity, practicality, and profit
people, productivity and the planet
planet, people, and profit
profit, productivity, and people
4
According to the interview with Richard Locke, what do most managers and leaders think about sustainability?
It is bad for business and will introduce additional costs
It presents opportunities for the future
It is the socially responsible thing to do
Only large organizations with significant scale need to take action
5
Which of the following
is not
an action that would contribute to a successful green movement in your office?
Employee education/training on going green
Mandatory dedication to the “green cause” for entry level employees only
Friendly green team competitions
Communicating about green initiatives via email, posters, & newsletters
6
According to Richard Locke, what are some of the main drivers of sustainability in business?
customers, government regulation, and environmental factors
regulation, senior management, and global pressure
environmental factors, reputation, and employees
society, government, and community
7
Profit should not be the only focus in sustainable business practices. The manager’s right to financial opportunity should be balanced with:
performance
productivity
the triple bottom line
responsibility to society/stakeholders
8
According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research, the energy used by commercial buildings and manufacturing plants accounts for almost ____ of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and nearly ____ of energy consumption nationwide.
half of greenhouse gas emissions; 3/4 of energy consumption nationwide
3/4 of greenhouse gas emissions; half of energy consumption nationwide
3/4 of greenhouse gas emissions; 3/4 of energy consumption nationwide
half of greenhouse gas emissions; half of energy consumption nationwide
9
In a down economy, which of the following benefits would be the
least
green:
rideshare program
teleworking/telecommuting
webconferencing/teleconferencing
corporate planning retreat
10
Which of the following is a benefit of offering “green” programs to employees:
attract and retain employees
increase worker productivity
drive profitability
all of the above
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