18 Questions
What is inappropriate environmental management primarily characterized by?
Misuse of resources through over-utilization
What was the major message put forward during the 1972 Stockholm conference on human development?
Environmental and development are two sides of the same coin
What did the 72 countries that signed the declaration at the 1972 Stockholm conference aim to establish?
Environmental protection protocols
Which era saw the emergence of environmental concern in industrialized developed nations?
Between 1960s and 1970s
What role does appropriate environmental management play in sustaining ecosystems?
Conserving resources for ecological functioning
What was the perception of environmental concerns in most developed countries before the 1960s?
Considered western luxuries
What is one way some leading companies in advanced countries are using environmental issues?
Adding value to their business
Why is there a need for international cooperation in solving environmental problems?
Because environmental problems have global ramifications
How are environmental concerns usually treated in organizations in developing countries?
As a functional matter
What is the current trend for organizations regarding environmental concerns according to the text?
Fully integrating them into business strategy
Why do many organizations in developing countries still focus on environmental management as a functional matter?
Not considering it as a strategic concern
What is one of the influences that the environment has on business according to the text?
Adding value to business
What was the main agenda of the WCED 1987 Report (Brundtland report)?
To develop guiding principles for sustainable development
What event popularized the concept of Sustainable Development?
Rio summit of 1992 (Earth Summit)
Which statement best reflects the evolution of environmental consciousness mentioned in the text?
Economic development can only be sustainable if respecting ecosystem functions
What was the focus of the Rio+10 (Earth summit 2002) at Johannesburg summit?
Integrating economic growth with environmental concerns
What is the responsibility of EPA (EPA Act 490 of 1994) as mentioned in the text?
Regulate the environment and ensure government policy implementation
Which event emphasized the change from viewing environment as a constraint to understanding its role in sustainable economic development?
Rio+20 (Rio 2012) at Rio de Janeiro
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