Hcob2507:Environmental Issues In Business Question Paper
Hcob2507:Environmental Issues In Business
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS) COMPULSORY
(a) Define the following terms: (i) Environment (ii) Environmentalism (iii) Ecosystem (iv) Global warming (8 Marks) (b) Using specific examples, discuss the various roles that a business can play in fighting pollution and protecting the environment. (9 Marks) (c) Why should a business be socially responsible? (8 Marks) (d) Identify at least five broad categories of projects from which Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required in accordance with the second schedule of Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act of 1999. (EMCA) (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the negative impact of technology on environment and possible solutions. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain the causes of air pollution. (10 Marks) (b) Discuss the measures that should be taken to reduce air pollution. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the impact of population growth on environment. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) was established by EMCA of 1999 as a body corporate. What does it mean to be a body corporate? (5 Marks) (b) Discuss the functions of NEMA as outlined in Section9 of EMCA 1999. (15 Marks)
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