Energy Costs in Most Foodservice Operations Have Risen Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Energy costs in most foodservice operations have risen because:

• A) employees have not been trained to conserve energy.
• B) equipment has become less efficient.
• C) usage has risen because of the demand for comfort.
• D) utility rates have risen faster than the general inflation rate.

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Definitions:

Pluralistic Ignorance

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Diffusion Of Responsibility

An aspect of the bystander effect whereby the presence of others leads to a decreased sense of personal responsibility to act.

Civil Inattention

An unspoken rule governing interactions in public places, whereby individuals briefly notice others before ignoring them.

Environmental Justice

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