Chapter 10


Questions to consider:


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


ANSWER : They should always keep an eye on all the members of its supply chain. They must be strict. Remove all members who behaved unethically.


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


ANSWER : Commitment, trust and continuous improvement. Marketing attempts to create an impression of a personal relationship to customers even if the supplier does not know the customers or even meet them.


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 Discussion questions:


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


ANSWER : The goals of green computing are similar to green chemistry; reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and promote the recyclable or biodegradability of defunct products and factory waste. Research continues into key areas such as making the use of computers as energy-efficient as possible, and designing algorithms and systems for efficiency-related computer technologies.


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


ANSWER : In today’s’ climate, it is difficult to ignore the ongoing concerns about climate change and the environment and whereas there appear to be no easy solutions for businesses, the IT community can have a significant impact on the worldwide carbon footprint 
by adopting a ‘greener’ approach to computing .Green computing is rising energy costs and potential savings. Energy to manufacture, store, operate, and cool computing systems has grown significantly  in the recent years, primarily due to the volume of systems and computing that companies now heavily rely upon.


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3. Do research at the EPEAT Web site and determine which computer manufacturer currently has the best green computing ratings.


ANSWER :


Hewlett Packard(HP) - In recent years, Hewlett Packard has introduced many Energy Star qualified computers onto the market, including several that have won high EPEAT ratings.


Dell - has introduced an ultra-green desktop computer called the Studio Hybrid.


Apple - Apple is has begun to make many of its green computers with recyclable materials such as aluminum, polycarbonate and glass. 


Lenovo - uses post-consumer recycled materials such as plastic water bottles in the manufacture of its green computers.


I found this information on http://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-computing/articles/61813.aspx because i cannot find it in http://www.epeat.net/