(a)Define the term “sustainability” (5 marks)
(b)Plastic Ltd is a manufacturing company that produces and sells plastic containers to businesses in the food industry. The company is growing fast and is considering building a new factory in the town of XYZ. XYZ is a small and quiet town in the countryside famously known for its beautiful landscape and rich wildlife. In a statement made during an interview with the local newspaper, the managing director of Plastic Ltd stated: “The new plant factory will bring jobs and will be a tremendous boost to the local economy”. However, some of the residents of XYZ have raised concerns with regards to the impact the factory could have on their way of life and the environment.
(i) Identify and explain some of the potential effects that new factory could have on the environment (10 marks)
(ii) Suggest some steps/actions the management team of Plastic Ltd could take to mitigate the impact of the new factory on the environment (10 marks)
Question 3
(a)Define and distinguish the terms “recruitment” and “selection” (5 marks)
(b)The processes of recruitment and selection require the involvement of several groups of people.
(i)What are the different groups of people in charge of the recruitment and selection ? (4 x 1 mark)
(ii) Describe some of the responsibilities of each group of people in charge of the recruitment and selection (4 x 4 marks)
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