Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information (한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지)
- Volume 7 Issue 4
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- Pages.220-234
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- 2002
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- 1598-849X(pISSN)
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- 2383-9945(eISSN)
The Impact of Preventive Environmental Programs Implementatio on Sales growth, Manufacturing and Environmental Performanc the Chemical Industry of the USA
- Yang, Jong-gon (Price Waterhouse and Coopers Co.) ;
- Chang, Dae-sung ;
- Park, Ju-Young
- Published : 2002.12.01
Abstract
This study examined the impact of preventive environmental management practices on sales growth, manufacturing and environmental performance of the US chemical manufacturing companies. In order to investigate the impact, this study examined the relationship between the degree of preventive environmental programs and sales growth, manufacturing and environmental performances. Using a cross-sectional research design to test three hypotheses. a survey questionnaire was mailed to chemical companies in the USA. To investigate the relationship between the degree of Preventive environmental programs and sales growth, manufacturing and environmental performances. t-tests were used. According to the results of t-tests the higher preventive implementation programs achieved better manufacturing and environmental performances than lower preventive or reactive strategies. But there was no difference in sales growth between tow groups.
Keywords
- Preventive Environmental Management;
- Company Social Responsibility;
- Sales Growth;
- Manufacturing Performance;
- Environmental Performance