Chapter 10

Vignette

Problems with Suppliers

1.) How can an organization ensure that all members of its supply chain will behave ethically?

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An organization should investigate and observe all the members of its supply chain to always ensure that their members were doing right and behave according to ethics.

2.) What responsibility does an organization have ensure that its suppliers and business partners behave ethically?

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It is their responsibility to secure always the doing of their suppliers and business partners and investigate also as what I mentioned above. If they were really behaving ethically in manner.

Case study

3.) Manufacturers compete on Green computing

1.) How have green computing efforts lowered the total cost of computer ownership?

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An environmentally friendly computer will help preserve the environment—and save you money. Here's what you need to know.

By Jasmin Malik Chua PCs and information-technology equipment consume $8 billion in annual electricity costs each year in the United States. The price is even greater when you factor in carbon emissions caused by this power use, which contribute to global warming. With such high economic and environmental costs, energy efficiency has become unavoidably vital. In other words, it's time to take your PC green.If you've been thinking about buying a PC that's less harmful to the environment, you're not alone. A recent survey found that more than half of PC buyers in nine countries were willing to spend more for green machines. The survey also found that consumers believe that tech manufacturers should be held more accountable for the impact of their products on the environment, a fact that PC makers are slowly accepting. The perfect green computer does not exist yet—and may not for some time. But if you're shopping for a new PC and want to lessen its impact on the environment, there are ways to create a greener computing experience.

http://computershopper.com/feature/how-to-buy-a-green-pc

2.) Which approach can yield greater benefits-building greener computers or implementing programs that change user’s behaviors so that they operate their computers in a more responsible manner? Explain your response.

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For me both of their approach can yield a greater benefits- building greener computers because in Dell it had a set of goal for itself of becoming the greenest tech. company in Earth by strong recycling program. While the Apple company claims to have the progress of removing toxic materials from all computers, which is bad in our health. While the HP initiative campaign, urges PC users around the world to shut down their computers at the end of the day to save energy.

3.) Do research at the EPEAT web site and determine which computer manufacturer currently has the best green computing ratings.
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Strategic Oxygen and Cohn & Wolf have released a study that ranks which companies IT buyers view as the greenest. Over 3,500 CIOs, CXO, IT Managers and other decision makers from 11 countries were surveyed about 26 different brands to find out what businesses think about green IT products and marketing. Turns out, a company that is frequently discussed on Tree Hugger made the top of the list as the most eco-friendly computer manufacturer. And The Winner Is...

 Dell is the number one green technology brand, recognized for its extensive recycling program, the top ranked attribute sought by IT buyers. HP, IBM and Microsoft were noted for their energy efficient products and use of sustainable materials, while Apple held its position in the top five for designing products that are perceived to have a green look and feel. That isn't too surprising to us, considering how serious Dell is about recycling, and it also isn't surprising about Apple, which works hard to market its new line of Macs as the greenest notebooks ever.

http:terhugger