Response the below:
Question 1
Sustainability in organisations relates only to environmental issues - true or false?
a) True
b) False
Question 2
Describe in 4 or 5 sentences how incorporating sustainable practices into work operations benefits an organisation? See the link above and the page on ‘Sustainable Operations Management'.
Question 3
Corporate social responsibility CSR is about ‘doing the right thing socially, ethically and environmentally'. Refer to the SmallBiz website page on CSR - https://toolkit.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/chapter/17/84
Why is following this ideology a good idea in frontline management?
a) Contributing to social and community concerns increases an organisation's prestige
b) Responsibly and proactively managing human rights and employee practices and welfare earns the organisation a reputation as outstanding employers
c) In today's changing world consumers, employees, investors and other stakeholders prefer organisations that deliver CSR
d) All of the above
Question 4
For business operations to succeed it is essential to gain support for sustainable practices from the work team. In what ways can a manager provide education on sustainability?