Question 1

Becoming an eco-friendly organization requires leadership from the CEO or president and a values-based organizational culture that emphasizes focusing only on compliance with regulations.

Accepted Answer

Becoming an eco-friendly organization involves more than just compliance with regulations; it requires a holistic approach that includes leadership commitment, a values-based culture that prioritizes sustainability, and often actions that go beyond legal requirements.

Question 2

Managers must "practice what they preach" and adopt eco-friendly behaviors in their own lifestyles if they would like to inspire subordinates to engage in eco-friendly activities at work.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Research has shown that managers who model eco-friendly behaviors in their personal lives are more successful in encouraging similar behaviors among their subordinates in the workplace. This is known as the "green leadership" approach.

Question 3

The Obama administration's Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 included provisions supporting companies that are generating renewable energy sources,developing clean energy technologies,and creating jobs retrofitting homes to conserve energy.

Accepted Answer

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 did include these provisions to support renewable energy and clean energy technologies while creating jobs in energy conservation.

Question 4

The United States consumes more oil than all other industrialized nations in the world.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the International Energy Agency, as of 2021, the United States consumes more oil than any other industrialized nation, including China, India, and European countries.

Question 5

Strong national consensus can be found in the United States supporting Cap and Trade programs.

Accepted Answer

While there is support for Cap and Trade among certain segments of the population, there is not a strong national consensus in the United States in favor of such programs.

Question 6

Strong scientific consensus supports that climate change is occurring,characterized by gradual warming of the Earth's temperature,among other changes.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. According to multiple scientific bodies and reports, there is strong consensus that climate change is happening and is primarily caused by human activity such as the burning of fossil fuels. This consensus is supported by multiple lines of evidence such as temperature records, changes in weather patterns, melting glaciers and rising sea levels.

Question 7

More than 850 mayors representing 80 million citizens have signed the U.S.Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement,committing them to strive to meet or beat the Kyoto Protocol targets in their own communities.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the commitment made by mayors who signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.

Question 8

Buying bottled water,if you plan to recycle,is as environmentally-friendly as using reusable water bottles made from materials such as stainless steel or aluminum.

Accepted Answer

Using reusable water bottles made from materials such as stainless steel or aluminum is more environmentally-friendly than buying bottled water and recycling it. This is because the production and transportation of bottled water have a significant impact on the environment, and even though recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills, it still requires energy and resources. Therefore, using reusable water bottles is a more sustainable option.

Question 9

The U.S.consumes a greater percentage of bio-fuels including hydro,geothermal and solar energy,than all other industrialized nations in the world.

Accepted Answer

While the United States is a significant consumer of biofuels, it is not true that it consumes a greater percentage of biofuels than all other industrialized nations in the world.

Question 10

ISO 14001 certification,a competitive advantage in a marketplace in which more organizations are using a green "screen" to choose suppliers,is a self-regulatory system and includes an Energy Management System (EMS)as its basic component.

Accepted Answer

ISO 14001 certification provides a competitive advantage in a marketplace where more organizations are prioritizing environmental sustainability. It is a self-regulatory system focused on environmental management and includes an Energy Management System as one of its core components.

Question 11

Changes in organizational operations that truly improve environmental performance never entail expensive start-up costs.

Accepted Answer

While some operational changes may have minimal costs, many significant improvements in environmental performance require investments in new technologies, equipment, or processes. These upfront costs may be offset over time through cost savings or increased efficiencies, but they cannot be considered "never" entail expensive start-up costs.

Question 12

A useful early strategy in environmental action within an organization is to identify "low-hanging fruit" to encourage success in achieving goals,which will help employees gain confidence for implementing more complicated solutions.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Identifying and addressing easy and achievable environmental initiatives can help build momentum and confidence among employees to tackle more challenging issues later on.

Question 13

Because they operate outside of an organization's direct supervision,the actions of suppliers are not a focus of environmental management.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Suppliers play a significant role in an organization's environmental impact and should be included in environmental management and sustainability efforts. Organizations should work with suppliers to ensure they follow sustainable practices and reduce their environmental impact as well.

Question 14

LEED certification ensures that a building exceeds all recommendations for seven levels of new construction and major renovations.

Accepted Answer

LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, efficient, carbon and cost-saving green buildings, but it does not specifically ensure exceeding recommendations for seven levels of new construction and major renovations. It has various levels of certification (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum) based on points earned in different categories, not seven distinct levels.

Question 15

Organizations can purchase Cap and Trades which are equivalent to their carbon footprint as a way of reducing carbon waste on earth.

Accepted Answer

Cap and Trade systems allow organizations to buy and sell emission allowances, but purchasing them does not directly reduce carbon waste; it incentivizes overall emission reductions by capping total emissions and allowing trading.

Question 16

Walmart has attempted to ensure that its supplier operations meet high environmental standards by implementing a Supplier Sustainability Index - a universal rating system for assessing sustainability records.

Accepted Answer

Walmart did indeed implement a Supplier Sustainability Index to assess its suppliers' sustainability records.

Question 17

Green business parks can be an effective tactic of reducing waste by encouraging occupants toward a cycle of waste from one organization serving as input for another.

Accepted Answer

Green business parks promote a circular economy approach, where the waste from one organization is used as input for another, thus reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices. Therefore, they can be an effective tactic of reducing waste.

Question 18

Companies can also contribute and enhance their commitment to environmental management by participating in ____________ efforts such as "One Percent for the Planet," which involves companies donating 1 percent of annual sales revenue to environmental groups.

Accepted Answer

"One Percent for the Planet" is an example of green philanthropy, which encourages companies to donate a portion of their revenue to environmental causes. Cap and Trades and carbon calculators are specific policies and tools for managing carbon emissions, and carbon offsets involve companies paying to offset their carbon footprint. None of these options fully capture the concept of voluntary donations to environmental groups.

Question 19

All organizations are in compliance with environmental laws in the United States

Accepted Answer

Not all organizations are in compliance with environmental laws in the United States. There are instances of violations and fines being imposed on organizations for non-compliance.

Question 20

Environmental management is best implemented within one dedicated department or business unit that can devote time to becoming eco-friendly.

Accepted Answer

Environmental management should be integrated into all aspects of an organization's operations and culture, rather than being confined to a single department or business unit. It requires cooperation and involvement from all levels of the organization to be truly effective.

Quiz 11: Environmental Management