Another study using the commitment as a determinant of a model is ‘Engagement in Environmental Behaviors among Supply Chain Management Employees: An Organizational Support Theoretical Perspective’ by Cantor et al. (2012). In the study, as a part of the growing attention to the behavioral issues and environmental practices in Supply Chain Management, Cantor et al. (2012) empirically examine how individual employees take part in environmental activities in response to their perceptions of organizational attitude to green initiatives. The authors use the insight gained from organizational support theory (OST) by Aselage, and Eisenberger (2003) and try to expand its application to the domain of environmental management. The research data was collected …show more content…
Furthermore, as the result of increased affective commitment, the employees are more likely to take more efforts on environmental behaviors. The other determinant of the model, reward for environmental behaviors, was not found to be a predictor of employee perception to organizational support for environmental behaviors. The authors contend that the level of compensation for environmental behavior may be not enough to be perceived by the employees that the organization supports the eco-initiatives. In summary, the model provides an important lesson that supervisory support for environmental behaviors and environmental training help employees perceive organizational support for environmental behaviors and the perception strengthens the employee commitment for environmental behaviors, enabling the behaviors for environmental initiatives (Cantor et al., …show more content…
Brito and Dekker (2002) suggests that while the reverse logistics function can be environmental approach, the most of private parties driver of reverse logistics is economics and legal. Designed by the profitable or regulatory requirement, the performance metrics of reverse logistics may deviate from the ideal environmental practices that are promoted by the organization. Cantor et al. (2012) demonstrates that the employees may not perceive that the organization cares about the environment when the reward for the environmental behavior is not sufficient. In the same mechanism, if the common performance metrics of reverse logistics is not consistent with the environmental performance or it is not sufficient for the employees to make decision for the environment, the individual employees may perceive that the environmental practices is not appreciated by the organization even though it is promoted. In turn, they may not behave favorably towards the environment. I believe that the commitment will be able to fill the gap between the performance metrics and the ideal environmental practice, maximizing the environmental behaviors in reverse logistics program. To enable this, examining the impact of the commitment
As a result of searching the existing literature, the researcher was able to obtain data that correlated exceptionally well with the research topic. Indeed, the researcher gathered pertinent information from secondary sources; however, the primary sources of data were needed to draw a logical conclusion of the research at hand. So, the next step was major section III, Research Methodology. Being
This day and age, change has become the new norm that shapes and develops the business world and global economy. A rising topic that has shepherd the direction of innovation is climate change and environmental awareness. The sustainability of a company encompasses their ability to manage social and environmental risks, obligations and opportunities. This concept is important for managers and to understand and implement because of government regulations and potential cost efficiency. In Oregon, there are numerous companies that express the importance of being sustainable.
“To be a leading environmentally responsible retailer through focused resource stewardship by our associates and venders” (Kohl's Corporation, 2016). Many green initiatives have been made to support this mission, including recycled content gift boxes, restroom papers, merchandise bags, office supplies and an outstanding number of 700 Energy Star labeled stores. (Kohl's Corporation,
Target heavily integrated environmental responsibility in its business practices as seen in Table 1 below. Headquarters Recycled mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, glass and plastic as well as used inkjet printer cartridges (refurbished and resold) All computers were automatically put on standby mode after business hours Target managers monitored waste management practices
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( Social Responsibility) Furthermore, Macy’s takes accountability for its impact on the world environmentally. As a result, Macy’s has developed a plan to stay committed to sustainability “We will be aggressive in our drive to eliminate wasteful behavior, We will reduce our use of scarce resources in a meaningful way, whenever possible and sensible within the context of our business requirements, Macy’s, Inc. will pursue the most environmentally friendly solution, Macy’s, Inc. will advocate sustainability and renewability with our vendor partners, associates and customers, and We will measure what we do and strive toward quantifiable goals”. (Road to
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This brings forth the question of what makes a fair balance between satisfying one’s personal benefits and carrying out collective commitment towards our environment as a consumer? Although we are pre-occupied by our busy lives and want to save time, we should not forget our responsibility in being a good corporate citizen
A company that starts by showing care and responsibility towards their employees is more likely to exhibit credibility when carrying out corporate social responsibility with external stakeholders and the community in which the company
Firms which are managing environmental affairs their relations with consumers, vendors, regulators, and other industries are increasing and improving their sustainability to the success. The environmental strategies include developing green business, divesting environmental-damaging business, Struggle to become low cost producer, through energy conservation and waste minimization, and implementing different strategy through green product features. The firms can include environmental representative in their board of directors, announce bonus for the favorable environmental results, establish environmental oriented objectives, include environmental values in mission statements, and provide environmental training program for firm managers and employees. WHY FIRMS SHOULD “BE GREEN”
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY AMERICAN CONNECTOR COMPANY Submitted to: Professor Jishnu Hazra Submitted by: GROUP 2 (SECTION B) Itee Aggarwal 1411095 Preetam Das 1411117 Siddharth Nayak 1411129 Abhishek Singh 1411072 Ashish Pawar 1411084 Nakul Sehgal 1411106 INTRODUCTION American Connector Corporation (ACC) is a supplier of electrical connectors based out of Sunnyvale, California since 1961. ACC relied on its ability to produce high quality customized products for its users. In USA, 1991 had seen sales fall by 3.9% over the last year and the industry was seeing a decline since 1987. ACC was struggling with increasing costs and deteriorating quality In line with the industry trends.
Businesses have been playing a crucial role in people’s lives. No matter what they go or what the occupations they are; people are drawn to get involved in businesses. However, behind the scenes of the business thriving, the environment is deteriorated each day. Many development schemes are come up with the plan related with the depletion of the environment (Shah, 2002). Because of people and environmental damages, attentions were drawn to corporations for ensuring their sustainabilities.
Q. 2. Recent development in Technology has enabled huge global organizations to avail information easily in their premises for smooth functioning of various departments within an organization. Much of a company's success comes down to its Supply Chain Management and logistics. The development of Information Systems in SCM helps in cost reductions, customer satisfaction and productivity.
In the early 2000s, The Boeing Company faced many challenges with increasing competition in the commercial aircraft market. To remain competitive, they began the development of their 787 Dreamliner aircraft using an unconventional approach in terms of supply chain management. The historical approach that Boeing used on previous aircraft designs required Boeing to procure raw materials and subassemblies from several different suppliers and manufacture the final assembly in house. Dreamliner sought out to be the first of Boeing 's kind to outsource 70 percent of its major subassemblies under a Partnering for Success initive (5) , leaving Boeing to assemble the final assembly performed in-house. Build airplanes the same way the automobile industry
The adoption of CSR strategy is also another drive factor for companies as it is perceived a way to gain competitive advantage. Those two aspects are strongly connected and the role of the supply chain in CSR strategies is vital (Blowfield & Murray, 2010). Companies which have not only adopted CSR actions but have highlightened them as a core factor of their long-term strategic planning may find complexities to uphold their social and enviromental standards to the whole value chain. The key issues that must be solved in the supply chains to support the firm’s CSR strategy are: • The partnership companies have with their suppliers: Companies, likeTesco, must collaborate more closely with their tier suppliers without underestimating the controlling them to esnure that sustainable ethics and actions are applied. • Particularly, for the transportation/distribution sector, the reduction of fuel emissions can be achieved by achieving a successful perfomance of lean supply chains, with organized distribution plans which will minimize the