Business Ethics and Sustainability

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What does the phrase 'tragedy of the commons' mean?

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Overuse of shared resources

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Who coined the phrase 'tragedy of the commons'?

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Garrett Hardin

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Why is it in the best interest of business to be sustainability minded?

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To ensure long-term viability

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Why is it important to have some regulations in place for business?

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To protect consumers and the environment

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Would it be advisable to have a completely deregulated business environment? Why or why not?

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No, it can lead to exploitation

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Describe what a carbon footprint is and why it is important to business and ethics.

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A measure of carbon emissions

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The 'tragedy of the commons' refers to the _______ of shared resources.

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overuse

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A business that is sustainability minded focuses on _______.

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long-term viability

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Regulations in business are important to _______ consumers and the environment.

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protect

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A completely deregulated business environment can lead to _______.

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exploitation