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
how can designs be made inclusive?
- 1 size fits all
- range of sizes
- adjustable
- adaptable
how is design adapted for disability?
- 3D printing for prosthetics [increase comfort]
- lightweight, flexible and shock resistant materials
