摘要 :
Purpose - Sustainability is one of the most complex composite constructs to have emerged in the last decades. Having a clear understanding of its meanings is critical as actions based on these understandings impact all walks of li...
展开
Purpose - Sustainability is one of the most complex composite constructs to have emerged in the last decades. Having a clear understanding of its meanings is critical as actions based on these understandings impact all walks of life. The purpose of this paper is to track the conceptualizations and measurements of sustainable development in the areas of government, business, education, and the trades. Design/methodology/approach - Through a multi-method design, the authors explore what stakeholders in these groups value in sustainability by observing where they develop initiatives, invest funds, and report progress. Findings - What emerges is a picture of diverse views and multiple identities, driven by distinct logics and motives. Originality/value - Based on these findings, the authors propose that, instead of reconciling these diverse perspectives, the authors might focus on constructing shared understandings around critical values.
收起
摘要 :
Purpose - There are many different conceptualizations to sustainable development and these different approaches may have led to confusion amongst the public. The purpose of this paper is to explore the identities of the term and h...
展开
Purpose - There are many different conceptualizations to sustainable development and these different approaches may have led to confusion amongst the public. The purpose of this paper is to explore the identities of the term and how the confused identity may be leading to problems for sustainable development efforts. Design/methodology/approach - The design is exploratory, using both secondary and primary data to understand the different sustainable development concepts. Findings - There is no consistent understanding or use of the term "sustainable development" among various groups. Research limitations/implications - Future research should include a larger sample that is more representative of people from different backgrounds and geographical areas. Practical implications - The public is generally willing to support only projects that it understands. Without a clear understanding of sustainable development, the public will be less inclined to support these efforts. Originality/value - This study examines the perceptions and understandings of the term by the general public representing different generations.
收起
摘要 :
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore how an understanding of the alignment of goals of customers, employees and investors can aid in the partner selection process. The paper explains the opportunities and challenges o...
展开
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore how an understanding of the alignment of goals of customers, employees and investors can aid in the partner selection process. The paper explains the opportunities and challenges offered by a keen examination of a restrained stakeholder view of the firm. It also explains the relational challenges of partner selection together with the interactive effects of these variables. Design/methodology/approach - The design uses secondary data focused on customers, employees and investors' goals and their alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs). Consumer behaviour data on issues related to SDGs, research on employee's work motivation and the goals of investors, both institutional and individual, are investigated.Findings - To develop effective public-private partnerships (PPPs), the goals and behaviours of both parties must be recognised, considered and addressed. The goals and priorities of these entities are not always well aligned with SDG goals. In selectingpartners, non-government organisations will benefit from recognising the differing goals of stakeholders and common ground for actions.Research limitations/implications - The model examines only three stakeholder groups: consumers, investors and employees.Practical implications - A selection process based on a solid understanding of key stakeholders can offer the necessary information to target partners that are more likely to succeed in implementing strategies geared towards the SDGs.Social implications - While PPPs have the potential to be successful, to achieve significant gains in advancing the SDG agenda, there must be "buy-in" from relevant stakeholders associated with the partnerships. Originality/value - The paper addresses some issues seldom addressed in SDG PPP writing.
收起
摘要 :
Purpose - The meaning of sustainability continues to be debated by scholars and professionals alike. But how do individuals, who are expected to contribute to implementing sustainability actions, perceive this important concept? T...
展开
Purpose - The meaning of sustainability continues to be debated by scholars and professionals alike. But how do individuals, who are expected to contribute to implementing sustainability actions, perceive this important concept? The purpose of this paper is to explore how individuals relate to the multidimensionality of sustainability. Design/methodology/approach - The paper uses a qualitative design to learn how individuals understand and prioritise the various dimensions of sustainability. Respondents were asked to react in essay form to a narrative that weaves social, environmental, economic and legal issues and offer a recommended course of action. Findings - The findings are mixed, showing that sustainability is yet to mature as a concept in the minds of the general public. Encouragingly, the paper finds evidence that most respondents are aware of the primary dimensions of sustainability. Research limitations/implications - The research is limited by the convenience sample used, which may offer a skewed distribution. Practical implications - While defining sustainability conceptually continues to preoccupy scholars and policy makers, educating the general public on these advancements should also be prioritised, given the high reliance on individuals to implement the many sustainability initiatives and innovations in existence. Originality/value - The study uses an innovative methodology to learn how individuals perceive a very complex topic.
收起
原文获取