chapter8 question 1

Organizations depend on their surroundings for resources and energy. The Silicon Valley region comes to mind. This region is able to attract the best and brightest talent to local companies because it's know as a hub for companies that create hardware and software for computers. In turn, local universities supply both students and faculty in support of this private industry. There is a reciprocal relationship at work between Silicon Valley companies and local universities. Universities must remain sensitive to the benefits and draw backs of their presence within the community. For example, as the number of students a university serves increases, so too does noise and traffic which has can have a negative impact on the environment. It might be fitting for the university to support biking and alternative means of transport.