Which of the Following Ways to Deal with E-Wastes Fits

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ways to deal with e-wastes fits best with at least one of the three principles of sustainability?

• A) help children earn a living by scavenging scrap metal
• B) ship e-wastes to developing countries
• C) burn e-wastes
• D) dispose of e-wastes in landfills
• E) manufacturers take back electronics at the end of their useful life for remanufacturing, repair or recycling

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Definitions:

Competitive Pressure

The influence and constraints exerted by competition within a market, which force companies to continuously improve.

Indirect Pay

Employee compensation that includes non-monetary benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, rather than direct cash payments.

Hour Worked

A measurement of labor contributing to the production of goods and services, calculated as the amount of time an employee spends on work activities.

Wage

The fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, earned by an employee.