A Principle of Sustainable Operations Is 'What Goes in Must

question 34

Multiple Choice

A principle of sustainable operations is 'what goes in must come out'. The input that doesn't match its output is:

• A) External produced electricity from coal fired power stations - municipal waste
• B) Oranges in a juice factory - orange peel that is turned into stock feed
• C) Packaging - recyclable waste
• D) Gold production - arsenic and heavy metals

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when holding conflicting cognitions and are motivated to reduce this discomfort by altering attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.

Outgroups

Groups to which a person does not belong or identify, often viewed as different or outside the social norm.

Mortality Salience

The awareness of one's own mortality, which can provoke various psychological responses and influence behaviors and attitudes toward life.

Empathetic

Having the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, showing empathy.