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Green Information Technology Usage: Awareness and Practices of Philippine IT Professionals

Green Information Technology Usage: Awareness and Practices of Philippine IT Professionals

Alexander A. Hernandez
Copyright: © 2017 |Volume: 13 |Issue: 4 |Pages: 14
ISSN: 1548-1115|EISSN: 1548-1123|EISBN13: 9781522511380|DOI: 10.4018/IJEIS.2017100106
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Hernandez, Alexander A. "Green Information Technology Usage: Awareness and Practices of Philippine IT Professionals." IJEIS vol.13, no.4 2017: pp.90-103. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEIS.2017100106

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Hernandez, A. A. (2017). Green Information Technology Usage: Awareness and Practices of Philippine IT Professionals. International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems (IJEIS), 13(4), 90-103. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEIS.2017100106

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Hernandez, Alexander A. "Green Information Technology Usage: Awareness and Practices of Philippine IT Professionals," International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems (IJEIS) 13, no.4: 90-103. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEIS.2017100106

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Abstract

Green information technology is resource efficient and effective consumption through the use of IT infrastructures to address environmental sustainability. This study aims to understand the level of awareness and practices of IT professionals towards GIT in organizations. A survey questionnaire was used, the study found that participants have a high awareness and practices of Green IT covering the efficient use of computing resources, energy conservation in an office environment, responsible disposal of electronic wastes, and demonstrate an individual contribution and commitment to GIT adoption practices in organizations. The study also found that male IT professionals have better awareness of GIT in organizations. The awareness and practices of IT professionals in GIT offers direction for organizations to strategically integrate GIT within their core business objectives and activities to attain environmental sustainability. Practical and theoretical implications are presented.

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