Q1) Environmental issues can usually be analyzed and resolved by a determination

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Question

Q1) Environmental issues can usually be analyzed and resolved by a determination that:

a) there are only pro and con views.

b) the issues have multiple viewpoints from different special interest groups.

c) research on an issue shows a level of probability that is “beyond a reasonable doubt” for the assertion made by at least one of the stakeholders.

d) all stakeholders will agree on the issue.

Q2) Circle all that apply: The following are ‘motivators’ for implementing an EMS system:

a)Reducing costs;

b)EMS’s are incentivized by agencies;

c)Compliance with requirements;

d)Company management wants to be recognized as an environmental leader;

e)Only b) and d) above

Q3) Environmental leadership means:

a) being the first to come into compliance with a new rule.

b) meeting the requirements of all applicable rules and staying in compliance.

c) being the first to install a required pollution control device.

d) staying in compliance with all applicable rules and also taking actions beneficial for the environment that are not required.

Q4) An environmental program within any organization can succeed in demonstrating leadership:

a) only if it is funded beyond the minimum amount to meet requirements.

b) through efficient use of resources and leveraging partnerships when the budget is cut to below minimum requirements.

c) if it is funded at the base level to meet minimum requirements.

d) by applying for funding to accomplish more in future years.

Q5) Which of the following is not a leadership example:

a) disclosure of non-confidential information only upon request.

b) sharing non-confidential information on a regular basis through the organization’s web pages.

c) providing pro-bono (courtesy) environmental consultations and education about your best practices to a competing organization.

d) participating in external professional associations that freely share their best practice information.

Comment

1. (b) the issues have multiple viewpoints from different special interest groups.

2. (a) reducing costs; (b) compliance with requirements; (d) company management wants to be recognized as an environmental leader;

3. (d) staying in compliance with all applicable rules and also taking actions beneficial for the environment that are not required.

4. (b) through efficient use of resources and leveraging partnerships when the budget is cut to below minimum requirements.

5. (a) disclosure of non-confidential information only upon request.

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