Before the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, British Petroleum promoted itself as being eco-friendly, stating that BP stood for Beyond Petroleum.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 2According to the World Commission on Environment and Sustainability, the narrow definition of sustainability is ________.
A) meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B) foregoing the needs of the present to enhance the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
C) meeting the needs of the present without considering the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
D) pursuing the needs of the present while assuming that future generations will do the same
Question 3According to a sustainability survey commissioned by the consulting firm KPMG, approximately ________ of large and mid-sized companies worldwide have an active sustainability program in place.
A) 62 percent
B) 11 percent
C) 33 percent
D) 75 percent
Question 4Corporate social responsibility is the model in which the pursuit of profit is replaced by the pursuit of social and environmental goals.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 5An organization's middle managers usually initiate a corporation's approach to social responsibility.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 6Procter & Gamble has served as a leader in corporate social responsibility by developing and implementing environment-protection technology and encouraging employees to participate in civic activities.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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