Environmental Management Principles Quiz

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What is inappropriate environmental management primarily characterized by?

Under-utilizing resources

Misuse of resources through over-utilization (correct)

Conserving all available resources

Efficient utilization of resources

What was the major message put forward during the 1972 Stockholm conference on human development?

Development should disregard environmental impact

Environmental and development concerns are unrelated

Environmental and development are two sides of the same coin (correct)

Environmental concerns outweigh development needs

What did the 72 countries that signed the declaration at the 1972 Stockholm conference aim to establish?

Environmental protection protocols (correct)

Global economic policies

International military alliance

Healthcare reform programs

Which era saw the emergence of environmental concern in industrialized developed nations?

Between 1960s and 1970s Signup and view all the answers

What role does appropriate environmental management play in sustaining ecosystems?

Conserving resources for ecological functioning Signup and view all the answers

What was the perception of environmental concerns in most developed countries before the 1960s?

Considered western luxuries Signup and view all the answers

What is one way some leading companies in advanced countries are using environmental issues?

Adding value to their business Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a need for international cooperation in solving environmental problems?

Because environmental problems have global ramifications Signup and view all the answers

How are environmental concerns usually treated in organizations in developing countries?

As a functional matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the current trend for organizations regarding environmental concerns according to the text?

Fully integrating them into business strategy Signup and view all the answers

Why do many organizations in developing countries still focus on environmental management as a functional matter?

Not considering it as a strategic concern Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the influences that the environment has on business according to the text?

Adding value to business Signup and view all the answers

What was the main agenda of the WCED 1987 Report (Brundtland report)?

To develop guiding principles for sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What event popularized the concept of Sustainable Development?

Rio summit of 1992 (Earth Summit) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the evolution of environmental consciousness mentioned in the text?

Economic development can only be sustainable if respecting ecosystem functions Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Rio+10 (Earth summit 2002) at Johannesburg summit?

Integrating economic growth with environmental concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of EPA (EPA Act 490 of 1994) as mentioned in the text?

Regulate the environment and ensure government policy implementation Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers