Complete the below:
1 _____ argued against the exploitation of natural resources as if they could provide an inexhaustible supply of material.
Conservationists
Naturalists
Animal rights activists
Biologists
2 One aspect of the circular flow model does not differentiate natural resources from other factors of production. Thus it
does not respect that resources can be sold.
means that resources are not infinite.
does not explain the origin of resources.
thus it means that households cannot own these resources.
3 The fact that future generations, neighbors, etc. will bear the brunt of environmental pollution, it goes to show that market failure can occur through means of
lack of ability to create a price for important social goods.
the existence of externalities.
the distinction between individual decisions and group decisions.
the distinction between individual decisions and group consequences.
4 In economic terms, all resources are infinite. Why?
Since all resources can be replaced by substitutes, i.e., they are ‘fungible'.
Since governmental regulations will ensure that resources are distributed fairly.
The advent of technology will ensure that all resources are recyclable.
Since efficient markets will distribute resources efficiently and with care.
The second line in The Natural Step's funnel represents
resources necessary to sustain life.
resources that are biodegradable.
the biosphere limits.
aggregate worldwide demand.
6 Estimates suggesting that with present technologies, businesses can readily achieve at least a fourfold increase in efficiency, and perhaps as much as a tenfold increase. This can be achieved through
biomimicry.
ecoefficiency.
cradle-to-cradle responsibility.
service-based economy.
7 Advertising is a $200 billion a year industry in the United States alone. What does this prove?
Business can influence the establishment of the law.
Environmental protection extends only as far as the law extends.
Business can influence consumer choice.
Economic growth is environmentally and ethically benign.
8 The three goals of sustainable development that include economic, environmental, and ethical sustainability are referred to as the
Tripartite Goals.
three pillars of sustainability.
Three Pronged charter.
shoulder of sustainability.
9 The approach that animals with a central nervous system feel pain is akin to the _____ ethical framework which asserts an ethical responsibility to minimize pain.
social justice
virtue ethics
utilitarian
deontological
10 According to Daly, over the long term, resources and energy cannot be used, nor waste produced, at rates which the biosphere cannot replace or absorb them without harming its ability to sustain life. This is termed as
economic limitations.
economic agendas for the future.
biophysical limits to growth.
un-expendable boundaries.
11 Do you believe that animals should have the same moral status as human beings? Justify your answer with at least three reasons.
12 Global warming is a topic that has been on the news. In your own words, do you believe that there really is an environmental crisis or do you believe that there is "hype" to create demand and profits in certain markets? Support your answer with at least three reasons, and remember to cite your research sources at the bottom of your essay in APA format.
Research Paper
You are asked to complete a Research Paper for this course. Choose a business ethics topic related to your profession or this course. A
Research Paper is an opportunity for you to practice and improve your research and writing skills. Plus, it allows you to review the details that others have observed and researched in the industry. Review sources with specific s in mind (i.e., Does this article support my topic?
How does this article apply to my topic? How am I going to use the details of this article in my paper?). The Research Paper must meet the following requirements:
Be at least ten pages (not including the title page and references page);
include a topic associated with your profession or this course;
include at least 10 peer-reviewed articles as sources; and
use APA Style.
Format your Research Paper using APA Style.