BMGT 496 Discussion 7

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What’s the difference between environmental protection and environmental conservation?

2. How has industrialization caused environmental problems? How can it resolve those problems?

3. With respect to the environment, how can a cost-benefit analysis be used to answer questions about business and environmental protection?

4. What do companies need to do to show they exercise good corporate responsibility?

5. Jeff Mackey said: “Business social responsibility should not be coerced; it is a voluntary decision that the entrepreneurial leadership of every company must make on its own.” Do you agree?

6. What responsibilities do oil and cigarette companies have?