Environment
Why should businesses use fossil fuels for energy?
A. They are the most sustainable source of energy
B. They are more reliable than renewable energy sources
C. It is an untapped market (only makes up 15% of our energy sources)
D. None of the above
What is A. They are more reliable than renewable energy sources
Explanation
Renewable energy is not as reliable as energy from fossil fuels. Renewable energy largely relies on weather conditions, making it very unreliable.
A company promotes its product as "100% eco-friendly," even though the production process causes significant environmental harm. No laws are broken, but customers are deceived. Illegal or Unethical
What is unethical
An employee who is far behind on their work requests a day off for a non federal religious holiday but was denied by their manager who says “You were told about the deadlines, you need to finish your work”
Even though their request is for a non federal holiday, is this fair?
A. Yes, managers are allowed to deny PTO for non-federal religious holidays
b. No, this is unethical and the manager should be more considerate about the employee's holiday.
What is A Yes, managers are allowed to deny PTO for non federal religious holiday’s
Bonus Question: In March 2023, Bud Light collaborated with transgender social media influencer and activist Dylan Mulavaney, who shared promotional content to her instagram account. There was a lot of backlash from consumers in response. How much money did this cost Bud Light’s parent company?
A. $395 million
B. $175 million
C. $425 million
D. $280 million
E. $350 million
What is $395 million
What action towards the environment provides jobs for 13.4 million people and another 41 million people in a related field
What is Deforestation?
Forests are also a source of food, medicine, and fuel for more than a billion people. Worldwide, forests provide 13.4 million people with jobs in the forest sector, and another 41 million people have jobs related to forests. Inaccessible areas have become reachable as people build new roads in the deforested areas.
A male worker is refused time off to see his newborn son. He is now thinking about bringing his company to court. Is what the company did unethical or illegal?
What is unethical
This worker (can) usually go for up to 8 weeks of paid leave (circa 2023), unfairly costing the company for choices made in their personal life.
What is Women (Maternity leave)
Explanation
Unethical practice - sexism/cutthroat bottom line business practice against inclusion
What is a common financial drawback for managers who prioritize environmental sustainability over profit maximization?
A). Potential for increased employee turnover due to changes in operations.
B). Short-term financial strain due to higher implementation costs
C). Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
D). Immediate gains in market share and revenue.
What is B. Short-term financial strain due to higher implementation costs
This is because, when managers prioritize environmental sustainability, they often have to invest upfront in new technologies, materials, or processes. While these changes can lead to long-term benefits, in the short run, they can put pressure on the company’s finances before any of those gains are realized.
An individual raises money for a charity. They raise $20,000 total for the said charity, but only sends $15,000 to the charity and keeps the other $5,000. Under the federal law is this action illegal or unethical?
What is unethical
However there may be state laws that prevent these actions from happening. Also if a donor believes that their donations are being misused then they can try to take legal action, but it’s not an automatic win. It all depends on more specific areas like the type of funds being asked for, solicited/unsolicited gifts, etc.
What percentage of Women get pregnant within their first 3 years of hire?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
E. 25%
What is E. 25%