Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
¶ … Management 4 course book written Chuck William scenario assignment provided professor. Decision Making Case Assignment #2 - What Would You Do? Management Decision Making Case #2 Interface, Inc.
Interface, Inc. -- Implementing Sustainability
Which level of social responsibility best describes the company's current operations?
At present, the company is operating on a totally unsustainable model -- it generates waste in the production of the carpets it sells and the carpet materials are non-recyclable and simply fill up landfills. The company's business is "turning petrochemicals into textiles" which means using petroleum "which took millions of years to make, [and] is irreplaceable" and turning it into carpet which will not decompose and yet which is usually discarded within ten years (Fishman 1998). The factories which produce the carpets also generate pollutants.
Q2. What environmental vision do you communicate to your task force? In other words,...
First and foremost, rather than using nonrenewable materials, the materials that go into Interface products should be renewable and not tax the environment. The factories that produce the carpets should be powered by renewable sources of power, such as solar and wind energy. The carpets themselves should be recyclable, once constructed.
Q3. Can sustainability be economically viable for Interface? Defend your answer.
Yes. Very often, the sustainable efforts result in less waste, and thus lower costs for the company. "Process efficiencies, energy efficiencies (such as lighting and equipment replacement), fuel switching, and use of renewable energy" means a leaner manufacturing chain and lower input costs for Interface (Climate, 2012, Interface Sustainability). If reliable forms of solar and wind…
References
Climate. (2012). Interface Sustainability. Retrieved:
http://www.interfaceglobal.com/Sustainability/Our-Progress/Climate.aspx
Fishman, Charles. (1998). Sustainable growth: Interface, Inc. Fast Company. Retrieved:
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/14/sustaing.html
http://www.interfaceglobal.com/Sustainability/Our-Progress/Waste.aspx
Censorship in Music Censorship Under the Guise of Protecting the Children Rock and Roll Culture Hip Hop Culture Is Censorship in Music Viable and Does it Make a Difference? There have been many attempts by society control music. Governmental statutes, agency regulations, business controls and parents have all tried to censor the music. Sometimes they have succeeded and sometimes they have not. The examination of various aspects of rock and rap music censorship involves general
In the first-round survey, a majority of investors cited diversification as their main objective in allocating to hedge funds. Among the second-round interviewees who were planning to increase their target allocations by 10% or more, half named diversification as the motivating factor. Among the approximately one in ten who were planning to decrease allocations by at least 10%, concern with a lack of transparency was the most frequently cited
Vietnamese History In the 20th Century There has been much controversy regarding the Vietnam War, considering that the general public has gradually come to acknowledge that it was unproductive for the American military as a result of a series of factors that prevented both leaders and soldiers from acting effectively. Taking this into account, one can observe how the Vietnam War came to be one of the most debated conflicts in
Marketing in Healthcare Catholic Healthcare West Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving parts of Arizona, Nevada and the majority of California. With 42 hospitals it is the largest Catholic hospital system in this part of the United States. The organization focuses its services upon the poor, who cannot afford private hospital services. Regardless, the aim is also to provide high-quality healthcare to those in need. The target market
Motivation in Sport Take a look at the animal world and you will find the proof that game is an inherent feature of the virtually evaluated species. This has an important part in literacy and evolution. We witness many a mock fights between kittens and pups so as to enhance their stamina, speed, tolerance and will. Through such hatred free games, they rub their hands for survival and satisfy their urge