The Pollution Prevention Pays Program Was Initiated by Minnesota Mining

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Pollution Prevention Pays program was initiated by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M) in 1975. Which of the following are actions that have been taken by 3M as part of this program?

• A) There has been less use of hazardous raw materials.
• B) Nanotechnology has replaced heavy metals used in production.
• C) Overall waste production has not increased, but stayed level through 1998.
• D) More than one of these choices are correct.
• E) Nanotechnology has replaced heavy metals used in production and nanotechnology has replaced heavy metals used in production.

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Definitions:

Job Rotation

A strategy where employees rotate between multiple positions within an organization to learn different skills and gain varied experience.

Job Enrichment

Enhancing a job by adding more meaningful tasks and duties to make the work more rewarding or satisfying.

Job Rotation

Involves periodically moving employees through a variety of positions or tasks to enhance their skills and prevent job monotony.

Modified Assembly-Line

A production process that has been adjusted or customized from the traditional assembly-line method to improve efficiency, flexibility, or worker satisfaction.