Case Study : Chapter 10

Questions to consider


1.How can an organization ensure that all the members of its supply chain will behave ethically?
-Three ideas to ensure that all the members of its supply chain will behave ethically:
    1. Create guidelines for your suppliers
    2. Look out for suppliers' credentials
    3. Waste


reference: http://www.smarta.com/advice/suppliers-and-trade/business-suppliers/three-ideas-make-your-supply-chain-more-ethical

2.What responsibility does an organization have to ensure that its suppliers and business partners behave ethically?
-Organizations should behave so that their suppliers will also behave.

 Discussion questions


1.How have green computing efforts lowered the total cost of computer ownership?
-Climate Savers Computing Initiative (CSCI) is an effort to reduce the electric power consumption of PCs in active and inactive states. The CSCI provides a catalog of green products from its member organizations, and information for reducing PC power consumption.


reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_computing

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.
-Here are some approach to yield greater benefits-building greener computers or implementing programs that change users’ behavior so they operate their computers in a more responsible manner:
*Save on initial hardware purchase cost: An entire SoftXpand system costs a fraction of a single stand-alone PC.
*Cut down software licenses costs: install all your software on a single PC and make them available to multiple users.
*Dramatically decrease maintenance overhead: Maintaining assets require a considerable investment in time and money.
*Increase operational efficiency: You need to install and configure only one machine. When you want to upgrade, you don’t need to buy mutiple new PCs.


reference: http://www.miniframe.com/products/total-cost-of-ownership-tco.html

3.Do research at the EPEAT Web site and determine which computer manufacturer currently has the best green computing ratings.
-EPEAT is a comprehensive environmental rating that helps identify greener computers and other electronic equipment.