AHBM Unit 1- Environmental

Which of the following is a current example of a business environmental issue?

• Dumping treated waste into the sea
• Using lead paint in toys
• Increasing use of plastic bags
• Reducing waste packaging on Easter eggs

What is immediate advantage to an organisation of being environmentally responsible?

• Expanded market share
• Improved employee morale
• Increased customer loyalty
• Decreased production costs

What can happen to a business if it is not seen as environmentally friendly?

• Increased customer loyalty
• Improved brand reputation
• Decreased competition
• Loss of business to competitors

How does reducing water pollution impact an organisation?

• Increases wildlife support
• Improves air quality
• Causes rivers to dry up
• Reduces waste disposal

How can environmental mistakes impact an organisation's profit and share price?

• Increased market share
• Decreased production costs
• Improved brand reputation
• Fines and clean-up costs

What is one way to reduce the impact of transport?

• Increasing packaging
• Reducing carbon dioxide emissions
• Expanding loads
• Eliminating waste

How can environmental issues impact the marketing function of an organisation?

• Expanded customer base
• Decreased brand reputation
• Increased advertising costs
• Improved product quality

What is one negative effect of environmental initiatives on production techniques?

• Decreased research and development
• Lower production costs
• Disruption to 24/7 manufacturing
• Increased manufacturing efficiency

What is one potential benefit of purchasing renewable energy?

• More waste disposal
• Reduced air pollution
• Increased demand for products
• Higher costs for consumers

How does increasing noise pollution impact people and animals?

• Positively
• Negatively
• No impact
• Increases noise levels