Environmental Sustainability in Business

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What is a direct consequence of new businesses exporting goods and services to nearby regions?

A decrease in regional productivity and earnings

A contribution to a region's productivity and earnings (correct)

A shift in focus from production to research and development

A rise in unemployment rates

What is the primary reason why modernization is necessary in businesses?

To achieve fast-paced production and efficiency of labor (correct)

To decrease the demand for skilled workers

To reduce the need for new technologies

To increase the number of unskilled workers

What is a result of sustainability actions in a company, according to David Jones and Chelsea Willness?

A shift in focus from sustainability to profitability

A decrease in the number of job seekers

A decrease in the company's reputation and status

A lift in the company's reputation and status (correct)

Why does sustainability attract job seekers, according to David Jones and Chelsea Willness?

Because it implies the company cares about its employees Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to sustain the demands of technology in businesses?

More skilled and knowledgeable workers from the field Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of a company's reputation and status being lifted due to sustainability actions?

Job seekers are more likely to be attracted to the company Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of a business investing in renewable energy?

Reduced carbon emissions Signup and view all the answers

How do sustainable businesses impact their workers?

They enable them to live a sustainable life within their community Signup and view all the answers

What motivates employees in sustainable organizations?

Improving the health and well-being of communities Signup and view all the answers

Why do investors invest in businesses?

Because they are the necessities of people Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a business invests in a product?

It leads to a need to manufacture more and hire more people Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of environmental sustainability in production?

Creation of alternative routes to reduce waste generation and increase water and energy efficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Village University?

To connect classrooms to communities and foster social entrepreneurship Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following social enterprises is NOT found on the GK Enchanted Farm?

Furniture Making Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Village University's approach to social entrepreneurship?

Exposing students to community-based social enterprises Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for businesses to think beyond profit, according to the context?

To create a sustainable business model Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential outcome of establishing a business in a community, according to the context?

Creation of financial freedom for employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the provided rubrics points?

To grade students' responses to the guide questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of sentences with good clarity and organization?

They flow together and are well organized Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of submitting work one day late?

A penalty is imposed Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of JOELYZA M. ARCILLA in the Department of Education?

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ELMAR L. CABRERA in the Department of Education?

PDO II (LRMDS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of incorrect sentences required to be categorized as 'four or more incorrect sentences'?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Schools Division Superintendent in the Department of Education?

SENEN PRISCILLO P. PAULIN Signup and view all the answers

When did the first shareholder resolutions against companies investing in apartheid South Africa take place?

1970 Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the US government's statutes on companies investing in South Africa?

Companies were forced to sell their operations in South Africa Signup and view all the answers

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