Toby Is the Commissioner of Environmental Matters for State X,the

question 24

Multiple Choice

Toby is the commissioner of environmental matters for State X,the state with the cleanest air in the nation.U.S.Pollution Company wants to move into State X.Unfortunately,State X has had a severe economic downturn.Many of the citizens are ready to trade some environmental cleanliness for jobs.Toby is on the hot seat.The governor and others say that State X has done well and has always beaten all other states in meeting national ambient air quality standards.In fact,State X is so far in compliance that Pollution Company could operate for many years before there was a problem.What would you suggest to Toby regarding compliance with the Clean Air Act?

• A) Toby should disregard the Clean Air Act so long as his state is meeting national ambient air quality standards.
• B) Toby should disregard the Clean Air Act so long as his state is meeting national ambient air quality standards,and he can show an economic downturn of at least 10% in his state over the past 12 months.
• C) Toby should disregard the Clean Air Act so long as his state is meeting national ambient air quality standards,he can show an economic downturn of at least 10% in his state over the past 12 months,and he can show an increase in the unemployment level of at least 5% in his state over the past 12 months.
• D) Toby should not disregard the Clean Air Act because it requires that air quality in those areas that meet the national ambient air quality standards not be allowed to deteriorate.

Differentiate between different types of teams and groups within organizations.

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix organizational structure.

Identify the purposes and compositions of task forces and project teams.

Comprehend the dynamics and effectiveness of work teams versus work groups.

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