Organizational Capabilities and E-Waste Management: A Theoretical Review Sophia
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Date
2016
Authors
Kipkoech, Jeptarus
Nzuki, David M
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Academia edu Publishing Group
Abstract
: Electronic waste is a problem of great magnitude in the modern world. The people in various spheres of life embrace the use
of electronic devices to enhance various processes, hence, the obsolescence of the devices lead to the creation of a new waste category
called e-Waste. The fast-growing consumption of e-products globally led to the fastest growing household waste. Presently, the world is
experiencing unsurpassed industrialization with manufacturing and processing industries on the increase, hi-tech change that is driven
by the need to improve effectiveness and efficiency. The growth of the international market for production and consumption of electronic
and electrical equipment is increasingly rapid. Consequently, the e-waste has become one of the fastest growing types of waste that is
produced in both the developed and developing countries. There are various international efforts to address the problem by attempting to
galvanize policies and enforcement efforts that have not been fruitful so far. This paper attempts to increase the understanding of the
gap between growth in the information and communication technology sector and the measures to combat the negative environmental
issues brought about by increased electronic device usage. The paper examines past research on the e-waste issues and analyzes it to
provide useful recommendations
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Keywords
e-waste, recycling, ICT, management
Citation
Kipkoech, S. J., & Nzuki, D. M. Organizational Capabilities and E-Waste Management: A Theoretical Review.