_______ is a set of standards in fields such as environmental auditing, performance evaluation, and labeling, that is adopted by thousands of firms worldwide to certify to their constituencies that they are conducting business in an environmentally friendly manner.

_______ is a set of standards in fields such as environmental auditing, performance evaluation, and labeling, that is adopted by thousands of firms worldwide to certify to their constituencies that they are conducting business in an environmentally friendly manner. 

A) ISO 14001
B) EMS 14000
C) UN 5000
D) SEC 100
E) A sustainability report


Answer: A) ISO 14001

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT 

A) ISO is the world's largest developer of sustainability standards.
B) ISO standards are widely accepted all over the world.
C) ISO has legal authority to enforce its regulations' implementation.
D) ISO standards are voluntary.
E) ISO itself does not regulate or legislate.


Answer: C) ISO has legal authority to enforce its regulations' implementation.

A proactive environmental policy is likely to lead to

A proactive environmental policy is likely to lead to 

A) higher cleanup costs.
B) conservation of energy.
C) reduced customer loyalty.
D) numerous liability suits.
E) higher medical costs.


Answer: B) conservation of energy.

Preserving the environment should be a permanent part of doing business for which of the following reasons?

Preserving the environment should be a permanent part of doing business for which of the following reasons? 

A) Consumer demand for environmentally safe products and packages is low.
B) Public opinion demanding that firms conduct business in ways that preserve the natural environment is weak.
C) Federal and state environmental regulations are fairly simple and static.
D) Many consumers, suppliers, distributors, and investors shun doing business with environmentally strong firms.
E) More lenders are examining the environmental liabilities of businesses seeking loans.


Answer: E) More lenders are examining the environmental liabilities of businesses seeking loans.