Explain how companies committed to environmental sustainability are able to address society's concerns about protecting the environment while lowering costs and/or creating value for customers.

What will be an ideal response?


Sometimes, cost savings and improved profitability are drivers of corporate sustainability strategies. That is, social responsibility strategies linked to a customer value proposition or to key value chain activities may also help build competitive advantage. Examples include emphasizing local procurement, establishing a foundation for humane animal husbandry, running vehicles on biofuels, using only biodegradable cleaning products, and pursuing responsible waste management policies at Whole Foods Markets.

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The journal entry to record the cost of warranty repairs that were incurred during the current period, but related to sales made in prior years, includes a debit to Warranty Expense

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In what four ways can communication and collaboration technologies be used to support team work?

What will be an ideal response?

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When training is long term and well conceptualized, what benefit does it provide to the organization?

a. ensures the organization stays in compliance with anti-discrimination laws b. reduces bias against members of out-groups c. increases employee engagement because everyone feels like they have been heard d. The organization gets a reputation of supporting employee development.

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Match the following: 

A. Net income divided by average total assets; measures the amount of net income generated for each dollar invested in assets. B. Net income divided by net sales; indicates the earnings per dollar of sales. C. Compares a company's share price with its earnings per share. D. Gross profit divided by net sales; measures the amount by which the sale price of inventory exceeds its cost per dollar of sales. E. Net income divided by average stockholders' equity; measures the income generated per dollar of equity. F. Net sales divided by average total assets; which measures the sales per dollar of assets invested.

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