CADS 2000 – Final Exam 250 Questions & Answers (Sustainability, CSR, Social Class, Green Marketing) 2026

This document contains a comprehensive set of approximately 250 final exam questions and correct answers for CADS 2000, covering key topics such as sustainability principles, corporate social responsibility (CSR), green marketing strategies, and social class structures. It includes detailed definitions, conceptual explanations, and applied examples, making it a strong resource for both exam preparation and in-depth understanding of course material. According to the content on pages 1–5, the document begins with foundational sustainability concepts, including definitions, myths, ecological footprint, and the 4 Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle, replace/recover). Pages 6–13 focus on CSR frameworks, including responsibilities toward stakeholders, cause-related marketing, and green marketing practices, while pages 13–16 provide an in-depth breakdown of greenwashing tactics such as hidden trade-offs, vague claims, and false labeling. The later sections (pages 18–27) explore generational perspectives on sustainability, social class structures, cultural capital, and consumer behavior, offering a well-rounded understanding of how sustainability and social dynamics influence markets and decision-making. The material aligns closely with key course resources such as Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart and Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having, and Being by Michael R. Solomon. It reflects essential frameworks such as sustainability pillars, CSR strategies, and consumer culture, which are widely taught in business, fashion, and environmental studies programs. This document is suitable for students enrolled in CADS 2000, Sustainability in Fashion, Consumer Behavior, Business Ethics, or Marketing courses. It is particularly relevant for undergraduate students in fashion merchandising, business, sustainability studies, and marketing, as well as those preparing for comprehensive final exams. It can also benefit learners seeking a deeper understanding of sustainability practices, ethical business strategies, and the role of social class in consumer behavior. Keywords: sustainability, CSR, green marketing, social class, ecological footprint, corporate responsibility, greenwashing, sustainability principles, consumer behavior, cultural capital, social stratification, ethical business, environmental impact, marketing ethics, sustainable development