social, economic and cultural issues Flashcards
define social issues
issues that arise when a new product has unforeseen side effects on a group of people
what is positive social impact
influences issues like health, well being, housing, migration or poverty
what is negative social impact
product is dangerous or effects a persons health, employment or wealth so is socially unacceptable
what is Corporate Social Responsibility?
when a company supports society and sustainable development whilst being responsible for their own impact
what are the 8 factors to Corporate social responsibility?
- long term
- sincerity
- market
- responsibility
- ethics
- sustainability
- resources
- goal
How are Bosch being responsible?
- carbon neutral by 2020
- save 1.7 terawatt hrs of energy
examples or moral dilemma
- shooting in computer games
- animal fur in garments
- gambling [fruit machines]
what factors can cause ethical issues?
- colour
- words
- gestures
- signs
- symbols
what 4 factors go into ethical and sustainable manufacture?
- child labour
- materials [ethically sourced]
- manufacturing methods
- product profile
factors that positively impact sustainable design [8]
- renewable materials
- renewable energy
- recycled/recyclable materials
- repairable/reusable/recyclable
- low power consumption
- fewer components/ less weight
- upgrade to extend life
- sourced, produced and sold locally
what are the 6R’s rated best to worst?
- refuse
- rethink
- reduce
- reuse
- repair
- recycle
what are another 2 R’s and what do they stand for?
- rot if materials are compostable
- recover/reclaim energy from waste
what is Fairtrade?
non profit organization that help workers get a fair price for their products
- ensures good quality
- protects communities and the environment
what is inclusive design?
products designed to allow easy use for old, disabled, large or small people
an example of an inclusive design
pedestrian crossing
