The Ecological Behaviour Related to Green Information and Communication Technology in Romanian Organizations

Laura-Diana Radu
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Laura-Diana Radu: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi

Romanian Statistical Review, 2014, vol. 62, issue 4, 73-88

Abstract: An increased focus on environmental issues and the fulminant development of information and communication technologies led to the appearance and increased interest in the green characteristics of the available products and services. The ecological behaviour related to these technologies used by organizations, has become a widely studied and applied topic nowadays. In this context, this paper aims to analyse the perception of managers and employees of the Romanian companies in relation to the green information and communication technologies in the attempt to offer a genuine image of their attitude and see if their views are close to the international vision on environment protection. Starting from the literature regarding information and communication technologies and the available empirical studies, we have made an analysis on two categories of organizations: the ones that apply environment policies supported by the institutions and the ones that do not apply any policies, including comparisons between them. The conclusions of the study pointed out the presence of environmental concerns, not always clearly drawn or applied, but they could form the basis for the future actions and initiatives of consumers of information and communication technologies products and services in the wider context and will to fall into line with the Western level of economic and social development.

Keywords: consumers; environment; environment policies; green ICT; recycling; Romania; virtual communication (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q53 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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