 |  Business and Society: Corporate Strategy, Public Policy, Ethics, 10/e James Post,
Boston University
Anne T Lawrence,
San Jose State University
James Weber,
Duquesne University
Managing Environmental Issues
Chapter ObjectivesGrowing public interest in protecting the environment has prompted political and corporate leaders to become increasingly responsive to environmental issues. In the United States, policymakers have moved toward greater reliance on market-based mechanisms, rather than command and control regulations, to achieve environmental goals. At the same time, many businesses have become increasingly proactive and have pioneered new approaches to effective environmental management. This chapter focuses on these key questions and objectives:
1What are the main features of U.S. environmental laws, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of different regulatory approaches? |
| | | 2What are the costs and benefits of environmental regulation? |
| | | 3What is an ecologically sustainable organization, and through what stages do firms pass as they become more sustainable? |
| | | 4How can businesses best manage environmental issues? |
| | | 5Does effective environmental management make firms more competitive? |
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