Managerial perception of business information system in the environmental issue of Ecuador

Abstract

This paper analyzes from the management and environmental point of view, the business information system in the issue of paper, plastic and batteries waste management within the community context of the province of Tungurahua, Ecuador, where a descriptive statistical method was used in this study. The research was conducted on 385 companies Tungurahua database of the "Chamber of Commerce of Ambato," surveying its related environmental issues responsible. Among the relevant aspects of the study, it must be highlighted: a) 41% of the companies perceived that the elements managed by a business information system are to identify processes, methods and tools in waste management to meet the needs of consumers, indicating that the majority does not identify a definition of what is an information system; b) on the other hand, the lack of environmental awareness is perceived as only 20% of Tungurahuan companies indicate that there must be a greater responsibility for environmental management.