Business Ethics and Environmental Impact

Business Ethics and Environmental Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Liam Anderson

Business, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the environmental impacts of business activities, highlighting air and land pollution, and the concept of private and external costs and benefits. It emphasizes sustainable development and how businesses can contribute through renewable energy and recycling. The role of pressure groups and consumer influence is explored, along with government regulations and ethical business practices. The video concludes with practice questions for learners.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a private cost for a business?

Improved public infrastructure

Cost of raw materials

Air pollution affecting nearby residents

Traffic congestion in the area

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a potential external benefit of a business decision?

Increased carbon emissions

Higher energy consumption

Increased waste production

Boosted local economy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can businesses contribute to sustainable development?

By using non-renewable energy sources

By increasing waste production

By employing lean production methods

By ignoring consumer demands

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do pressure groups play in business decisions?

They help businesses increase profits

They push for changes in business policies

They encourage businesses to ignore environmental issues

They support unethical business practices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of a business exceeding pollution limits set by the government?

They are allowed to continue polluting

They pay heavy fines

They are given more permits

They receive tax breaks

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do government permits influence business pollution levels?

They have no impact on pollution

They set a limit on pollution

They encourage more pollution

They allow unlimited pollution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ethical dilemma might a business face regarding employee wages?

Paying managers large bonuses while workers earn minimum wage

Offering all employees the same salary

Providing free meals to all employees

Increasing wages for all employees

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a business choose to act ethically even if it reduces profits?

To avoid government fines

To improve brand image and reputation

To increase short-term profits

To reduce production costs

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential ethical issue related to sourcing supplies?

Buying supplies that are environmentally friendly

Using recycled materials

Sourcing supplies from local vendors

Purchasing supplies that harm the environment

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might businesses respond to ethical issues?

By reducing employee benefits

By prioritizing profits over ethics

By following the moral code and doing the right thing

By ignoring moral codes

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