Question 1

The European Union Emissions Trading System works on what principle?

Accepted Answer

A) Thatcher's Theory of the Commons 
B) pollute-and-pay 
C) socialism 
D) cap-and-trade 
E) tax the richer companies more to pay for pollution control 
A) Thatcher's Theory of the Commons 
B) pollute-and-pay 
C) socialism 
D) cap-and-trade 
E) tax the richer companies more to pay for pollution control

Question 2

ISO 9000 is a series of environmental management standards that contain five core elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Provide at least two examples of misallocation of resources held in the common.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The text men

Question 4

Explain how to improve the triple bottom line with sustainability.(Hint: answer can be based on Figure S5.1. )

Accepted Answer

Throughout the supply chain,fi

Question 5

Describe some ways in which operations managers should address employee working conditions.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Examples inc

Question 6

UPS plans its truck routes with the fewest possible right turns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What percentage of the 2012 Mercedes S-class is recyclable?

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 95% 
E) 100% 
A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 75% 
D) 95% 
E) 100%

Question 8

Suppose that a firm has made the following computations for its design for disassembly: processing cost per unit = $12.00,disposal cost per unit = $6.00,resale revenue per unit = $20.00,and recycling revenue per unit = $7.00.What is the revenue retrieval for this product?

Accepted Answer

A) $27.00 
B) $8.00 
C) $9.00 
D) $1.00 
E) $20.00 
A) $27.00 
B) $8.00 
C) $9.00 
D) $1.00 
E) $20.00

Question 9

What refers to looking at a product's life from design to disposal,including all the resources required?

Accepted Answer

A) the commons 
B) a systems view 
C) the triple bottom line 
D) shared value 
E) carbon footprint 
A) the commons 
B) a systems view 
C) the triple bottom line 
D) shared value 
E) carbon footprint

Question 10

________ supply chains consider forward and reverse product flows over the entire life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ supply chains consider forward and reverse...

Question 11

Social accounting can measure what types of things?

Accepted Answer

Answers could include: brand e

Question 12

________ technologies today allow consumers,communities,public interest groups,and regulators to be well informed about an organization's performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ technologies today allow consumers,communities,public interest groups,and...

Question 13

Which of the following refers to developing policies and practices that enhance the competiveness of an organization while advancing the economic and social conditions of the community in which it operates?

Accepted Answer

A) the commons 
B) a systems view 
C) the triple bottom line 
D) shared value 
E) carbon footprint 
A) the commons 
B) a systems view 
C) the triple bottom line 
D) shared value 
E) carbon footprint

Question 14

What type of supply chains consider forward and reverse product flows over the entire life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) two-pronged 
B) life cycle 
C) closed-loop 
D) socially responsible 
E) end-to-end 
A) two-pronged 
B) life cycle 
C) closed-loop 
D) socially responsible 
E) end-to-end

Question 15

Firms that do not consider the impact of their decisions on all of their stakeholders see reduced sales and profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Opportunities to reduce environmental impact during production typically revolve around the three themes of ________.

Accepted Answer

energy,wat

Question 17

One environmentally friendly approach to product design is to use lighter components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Reuse is one of the 3 Rs for sustainability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To support economic sustainability,firms may supplement standard financial accounting and reporting with some version of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To support economic sustainability,firms may supplement standard...

Question 20

A firm is considering three different product designs.Data concerning the design for disassembly for each of the designs are provided in the table below.Which design appears to be the best environmental design based on revenue retrieval opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Revenue retrieval for Design 1 = $100 +

Exam 18: Sustainability in the Supply Chain

The European Union Emissions Trading System works on what principle?

ISO 9000 is a series of environmental management standards that contain five core elements.

Provide at least two examples of misallocation of resources held in the common.

Explain how to improve the triple bottom line with sustainability.(Hint: answer can be based on Figure S5.1. )

Describe some ways in which operations managers should address employee working conditions.

UPS plans its truck routes with the fewest possible right turns.

What percentage of the 2012 Mercedes S-class is recyclable?

Suppose that a firm has made the following computations for its design for disassembly: processing cost per unit = $12.00,disposal cost per unit = $6.00,resale revenue per unit = $20.00,and recycling revenue per unit = $7.00.What is the revenue retrieval for this product?

What refers to looking at a product's life from design to disposal,including all the resources required?

________ supply chains consider forward and reverse product flows over the entire life cycle.

Social accounting can measure what types of things?

________ technologies today allow consumers,communities,public interest groups,and regulators to be well informed about an organization's performance.

Which of the following refers to developing policies and practices that enhance the competiveness of an organization while advancing the economic and social conditions of the community in which it operates?

What type of supply chains consider forward and reverse product flows over the entire life cycle?

Firms that do not consider the impact of their decisions on all of their stakeholders see reduced sales and profits.

Opportunities to reduce environmental impact during production typically revolve around the three themes of ________.

One environmentally friendly approach to product design is to use lighter components.

Reuse is one of the 3 Rs for sustainability.

To support economic sustainability,firms may supplement standard financial accounting and reporting with some version of ________.

A firm is considering three different product designs.Data concerning the design for disassembly for each of the designs are provided in the table below.Which design appears to be the best environmental design based on revenue retrieval opportunity?

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