Problem: Operations
Environmental sustainability is defined as responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources and allow for long-term environmental quality. The practice of environmental sustainability helps to ensure that the needs of today's population are met without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Within our Thompson text, read Chapter 9 Assurance of Learning Exercise #1 related to Dell. Now, click on the website provided in the learning exercise description from our Thompson text, which will provide you with information to respond to the following:
a) Prepare a list of 5 specific policies or programs that help Dell achieve its vision of driving social and environmental change while still remaining innovative and profitable.
b) Describe how Dell's environmental sustainability strategies provide valuable social benefits?
c) Finally, explain how Dell's strategies fulfill customer needs in a superior fashion while simultaneously sustaining competitive advantage?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.