1. An organization wants to?ÿsimultaneously cut costs and?ÿbenefit society. Which action would best achieve this goal?

A) Purchasing 100% renewable energy at an increased cost over energy produced from traditional sources
B) Removing all landscaping from its facilities in an effort to reduce water consumption
C) Investing in better supply chain management tools to drive efficiency in the way the organization transports goods
D) Investing in an independent waste management program that sorts recyclable and compostable materials from waste generated



2. A small marketing company with a single location is looking to enhance organizational success while?ÿcreating shared value. Where should it focus efforts in order to be most successful in that pursuit?

A) Investing in the local cluster to strengthen local businesses and infrastructure
B) Creating advertising only for companies with a strong social responsibility code
C) Creating marketing materials supporting employees' philanthropic passions
D) Examining whether the marketing products it produces are beneficial to society at large



3. An organization has committed to sustainable business practices, focusing on reducing energy use, waste, and pollution. What community action would be a logical extension of this value?

A) Joining a local business chamber for a year
B) Lobbying for better bus service to the organization's facility
C) Creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes on the organization's property
D) Networking with local government officials



4. Creating a CSR Strategy During what stage of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategic process does HR create a scorecard of HR responsibilities, objectives, priorities, and metrics?

A) Assessment
B) Measurement, reporting, and evaluation
C) Plan implementation
D) Infrastructure creation



5. What is the relationship between an organization's code of conduct and its specific policies and procedures?

A) If the code of conduct conflicts with a law in an area where the company is doing business, the code must still be followed.
B) Individual business units should set their own policies and procedures as long as they are consistent with the corporate code of conduct.
C) There should be a direct link from every policy and procedure a company has to information included in its code of conduct.
D) The code of conduct can be used as the basis for detailed policies and procedures specific to the organization's regulatory requirements and risks.