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Development of a Research Framework for Green IT Enablers using Interpretive Structural Modelling

Development of a Research Framework for Green IT Enablers using Interpretive Structural Modelling

Sania Khan, Abdul Razak Honnutagi, Mohammed Shahid Ahamed Khan
Copyright: © 2015 |Volume: 6 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 13
ISSN: 1948-5018|EISSN: 1948-5026|EISBN13: 9781466679139|DOI: 10.4018/IJGC.2015010101
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Khan, Sania, et al. "Development of a Research Framework for Green IT Enablers using Interpretive Structural Modelling." IJGC vol.6, no.1 2015: pp.1-13. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJGC.2015010101

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Khan, S., Honnutagi, A. R., & Khan, M. S. (2015). Development of a Research Framework for Green IT Enablers using Interpretive Structural Modelling. International Journal of Green Computing (IJGC), 6(1), 1-13. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJGC.2015010101

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Khan, Sania, Abdul Razak Honnutagi, and Mohammed Shahid Ahamed Khan. "Development of a Research Framework for Green IT Enablers using Interpretive Structural Modelling," International Journal of Green Computing (IJGC) 6, no.1: 1-13. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJGC.2015010101

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to identify the key variables and develop the relationships among the green IT enabling factors which drive consumers towards green purchasing. In this paper Delphi technique and Interpretive structural modelling approach have been employed to model the identified factors. These variables are segregated as ‘enablers' that facilitate corporate consumers' to purchase eco-friendly IT products. The major finding of this research is power consumption, e-wastage disposal, product performance and global warming are underlined as significantly important enablers which also drives other factors. The variables are interpreted for sustainable procurement in terms of their driving and dependence powers. For true sustainability the corporate organisations should focus on considering environmental consciousness, Kyoto protocol, corporate social responsibility and eco-label certified products as main interest for green purchasing. Developing the present strategic model and validating it scientifically are further suggested as directions for future research.

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