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Delft University of Technology
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Lemain, S.O.
Sustainability as a business opportunity for Royal Haskoning: A roadmap towards innovation:.
Degree: 2010, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cb76d1d6-fab7-4d66-a65a-21e881e5b697 
► This project explores the opportunity of sustainability for Royal Haskoning (RH) to enrich its business. Reason for this study are the sounds heard that sustainability…
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▼ This project explores the opportunity of
sustainability for Royal Haskoning (RH) to enrich its business. Reason for this study are the sounds heard that
sustainability creates smaller and bigger changes in many sectors, and RH showing to be eager to aid in providing the needed technological innovation.
As an engineering consultant however, RH is not innovative in the way required for
sustainability: it is positioned at the final, highly defined stages of companies’ development processes. A first step in looking for ways to aid companies in their transition towards
sustainability is therefore redefining the relation of RH and its clients.
A research carried out among RH’s relations firstly verifies the demand for engineering knowledge in the field of
sustainability. Secondly, it defines the field in which innovation for
sustainability comes across, leading to an opportunity for the engineering consultant: Using a collaborative form of product development termed ‘open innovation’, the engineering consultant is thought to highly participate in companies’ innovation processes. That is, provided it lives up to certain game play.
This new game play suggests the engineering consultant to take up the role of a matchmaker. In a collaborative context it will develop technology that creates new links between demand and offer. The research also points at a major hurdle for engineering consultants moving to this position: their focus on short term.
A new way is suggested for Royal Haskoning as an organization to fit in the role of matchmaker by partially changing its business model to one that allows a long term approach. By setting up a separate structure termed ‘Royal Match’, RH employees are given the opportunity to develop technology in collaboration with clients and other partners. Additionally this project presents a conceptual tool design assisting employees in working with this new program.
Advisors/Committee Members: Buijs, J.A., Peck, D.P., Vander Velpen, B..
Subjects/Keywords: sustainability; innovation management; corporate strategy
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Lemain, S. O. (2010). Sustainability as a business opportunity for Royal Haskoning: A roadmap towards innovation:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cb76d1d6-fab7-4d66-a65a-21e881e5b697
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lemain, S O. “Sustainability as a business opportunity for Royal Haskoning: A roadmap towards innovation:.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cb76d1d6-fab7-4d66-a65a-21e881e5b697.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lemain, S O. “Sustainability as a business opportunity for Royal Haskoning: A roadmap towards innovation:.” 2010. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Lemain SO. Sustainability as a business opportunity for Royal Haskoning: A roadmap towards innovation:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cb76d1d6-fab7-4d66-a65a-21e881e5b697.
Council of Science Editors:
Lemain SO. Sustainability as a business opportunity for Royal Haskoning: A roadmap towards innovation:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2010. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cb76d1d6-fab7-4d66-a65a-21e881e5b697
University of Michigan
2.
Stratman, Christopher.
Holy Cross Abbey: Reinhabiting Place.
Degree: MS, Natural Resources and Environment, 2010, University of Michigan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/69209
► As a monastery living under the Rule of St. Benedict and as part of the 900-year-old Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO), the…
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▼ As a monastery living under the Rule of St. Benedict and as part of the 900-year-old Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO), the monks of Holy Cross Abbey (HCA) are pursuing
sustainability not only to ensure that their traditions and spiritual way of life persevere, but also to foster a deeper stewardship of the land as “lovers of the brethren and of the place.” As part of this
sustainability initiative, HCA solicited the assistance of a team of graduate students from the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment (“Michigan Team”) under the guidance of Professor Andrew Hoffman. As part of this project, the Michigan Team used a systems perspective with the intention of encouraging a more holistic, integrative, and telescopic view of the monastery in its local, regional, and global contexts. To this end, the Team evaluated HCA’s community
sustainability as it specifically applies to the following topic areas: land use, energy, water, solid waste, toxics, economies, food, and buildings. Subsequently, synergistic recommendations were provided to help HCA become more sustainable. These suggested guidelines may also assist other monasteries and religious institutions as they initiate, evaluate, and/or modify their own
sustainability efforts, thereby enhancing environmental stewardship throughout numerous communities and maximizing positive impact on society.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hoffman, Andrew (advisor), na, na (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Monastery; Strategy; Systems
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Stratman, C. (2010). Holy Cross Abbey: Reinhabiting Place. (Masters Thesis). University of Michigan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/69209
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Stratman, Christopher. “Holy Cross Abbey: Reinhabiting Place.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Michigan. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/69209.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Stratman, Christopher. “Holy Cross Abbey: Reinhabiting Place.” 2010. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Stratman C. Holy Cross Abbey: Reinhabiting Place. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Michigan; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/69209.
Council of Science Editors:
Stratman C. Holy Cross Abbey: Reinhabiting Place. [Masters Thesis]. University of Michigan; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/69209
Arizona State University
3.
Buch, Rajesh.
A Framework for Supporting Organizational Transition
Processes Towards Sustainable Energy Systems.
Degree: PhD, Sustainability, 2011, Arizona State University
URL: http://repository.asu.edu/items/14354
► Economic development over the last century has driven a tripling of the world's population, a twenty-fold increase in fossil fuel consumption, and a tripling of…
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▼ Economic development over the last century has driven
a tripling of the world's population, a twenty-fold increase in
fossil fuel consumption, and a tripling of traditional biomass
consumption. The associated broad income and wealth inequities are
retaining over 2 billion people in poverty. Adding to this, fossil
fuel combustion is impacting the environment across spatial and
temporal scales and the cost of energy is outpacing all other
variable costs for most industries. With 60% of world energy
delivered in 2008 consumed by the commercial and industrial sector,
the fragmented and disparate energy-related decision making within
organizations are largely responsible for the inefficient and
impacting use of energy resources. The global transition towards
sustainable development will require the collective efforts of
national, regional, and local governments, institutions, the
private sector, and a well-informed public. The leadership role in
this transition could be provided by private and public sector
organizations, by way of sustainability-oriented organizations,
cultures, and infrastructure. The diversity in literature
exemplifies the developing nature of sustainability science, with
most sustainability assessment approaches and frameworks lacking
transformational characteristics, tending to focus on analytical
methods. In general, some shortfalls in sustainability assessment
processes include lack of: * thorough stakeholder participation in
systems and stakeholder mapping, * participatory envisioning of
future sustainable states, * normative aggregation of results to
provide an overall measure of sustainability, and * influence
within strategic decision-making processes. Specific to energy
sustainability assessments, while some authors aggregate results to
provide overall sustainability scores, assessments have focused
solely on energy supply scenarios, while including the deficits
discussed above. This paper presents a framework for supporting
organizational transition processes towards sustainable energy
systems, using systems and stakeholder mapping, participatory
envisioning, and sustainability assessment to prepare the
development of transition strategies towards realizing long-term
energy sustainability. The energy system at Arizona State
University's Tempe campus (ASU) in 2008 was used as a baseline to
evaluate the sustainability of the current system. From interviews
and participatory workshops, energy system stakeholders provided
information to map the current system and measure its performance.
Utilizing operationalized principles of energy sustainability,
stakeholders envisioned a future sustainable state of the energy
system, and then developed strategies to begin transition of the
current system to its potential future sustainable state. Key
findings include stakeholders recognizing that the current energy
system is unsustainable as measured against principles of energy
sustainability and an envisioned future sustainable state of the
energy system. Also, insufficient governmental stakeholder…
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Management; Engineering; Energy Systems; Envisioning; Strategy Building; Sustainability Assessment; Sustainability Principles; Sustainability Strategy
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APA (6th Edition):
Buch, R. (2011). A Framework for Supporting Organizational Transition
Processes Towards Sustainable Energy Systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). Arizona State University. Retrieved from http://repository.asu.edu/items/14354
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Buch, Rajesh. “A Framework for Supporting Organizational Transition
Processes Towards Sustainable Energy Systems.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Arizona State University. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://repository.asu.edu/items/14354.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Buch, Rajesh. “A Framework for Supporting Organizational Transition
Processes Towards Sustainable Energy Systems.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Buch R. A Framework for Supporting Organizational Transition
Processes Towards Sustainable Energy Systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Arizona State University; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://repository.asu.edu/items/14354.
Council of Science Editors:
Buch R. A Framework for Supporting Organizational Transition
Processes Towards Sustainable Energy Systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Arizona State University; 2011. Available from: http://repository.asu.edu/items/14354
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
4.
Valéria da Veiga Dias.
ANÁLISE DE PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL EM EMPRESAS INTERNACIONALIZADAS DO SETOR QUÍMICO BRASILEIRO.
Degree: 2011, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
URL: http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=3726
► A internacionalização dos negócios e a preocupação com a diferenciação dos produtos no mercado figura como uma tendência entre as organizações que visam crescimento. Para…
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▼ A internacionalização dos negócios e a preocupação com a diferenciação dos produtos no mercado figura como uma tendência entre as organizações que visam crescimento. Para tanto cresce o número de organizações atentas em investir em questões relacionadas com novos valores, como cidadania, ética e preocupações ambientais. Verifica-se a adoção de uma postura mais sensível aos problemas da comunidade ou mesmo a aceitação da responsabilidade sobre os impactos causados por seus processos produtivos, inserindo-se no que foi chamado inicialmente de Responsabilidade Social dentro de um contexto empresarial e evoluiu ao conceito de Elkington (1998) geraram a discussão em torno de um novo movimento que foi chamado de paradigma sustentável. O tema vem ganhando destaque, pois pode tornar-se uma barreira ou uma oportunidade para as organizações. O objetivo deste estudo, portanto foi verificar: de que forma empresas químicas com atuação internacional estruturam a gestão sustentável em seus negócios? Os resultados do estudo, de caráter qualitativo e descritivo, foram obtidos a partir da realização de entrevistas semi-estruturadas, com os principais gestores de três grandes organizações e análise de dados secundários. Os dados foram analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo o que através de interrelações correntes evidenciou o uso da gestão sustentável de forma prática pelas organizações, apesar de motivações ao uso diversas.Observou-se de forma geral que a gestão sustentável ainda está muito ligada a ferramentas de apoio e não como parte da construção da estratégia das empresas apesar de ser possível perceber que as mesmas buscam um envolvimento maior neste sentido quando passam a rever suas estratégias.Essa questão pode ser percebida em diferentes níveis entre as empresas, mas o que evidencia a questão é a falta de indicadores diretos para investimento e retorno sustentável. A gestão sustentável se mostrou como fonte de oportunidade para negócios no exterior para as empresas estudadas, já que a preparação para atuação com legislação ambiental, exigências globais, matérias-primas e processos ecologicamente corretos preparou as organizações a comercializarem em esfera global, e no Brasil nota-se que os produtos inovadores por seu processo produtivo e/ou matéria-prima alternativa ainda não obtêm maior destaque. Atuar de forma sustentável possibilita o desenvolvimento de estratégias acertadas com postura consciente e mudanças em termos culturais em geral, que pode gerar novas oportunidades para aqueles que puderem acompanhar o cenário empresarial global.
The internationalization of business and the concern for product differentiation in the market appears as a trend among organizations that seek growth. For this growing number of organizations intent on investing in issues related to new values such as citizenship, ethics and environmental concerns. There is adopting a more sensitive community issues or even acceptance of responsibility for the impacts of their production processes, inserting themselves in what was…
Advisors/Committee Members: Clandia Maffini Gomes, Renato Santos de Souza, Flavia Luciane Scherer, Lúcia Rejane da Rosa Gama Madruga.
Subjects/Keywords: estratégia; sustentabilidade; internacionalização; ADMINISTRACAO; globalization; sustainability; strategy
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Dias, V. d. V. (2011). ANÁLISE DE PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL EM EMPRESAS INTERNACIONALIZADAS DO SETOR QUÍMICO BRASILEIRO. (Thesis). Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Retrieved from http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=3726
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dias, Valéria da Veiga. “ANÁLISE DE PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL EM EMPRESAS INTERNACIONALIZADAS DO SETOR QUÍMICO BRASILEIRO.” 2011. Thesis, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=3726.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dias, Valéria da Veiga. “ANÁLISE DE PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL EM EMPRESAS INTERNACIONALIZADAS DO SETOR QUÍMICO BRASILEIRO.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Dias VdV. ANÁLISE DE PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL EM EMPRESAS INTERNACIONALIZADAS DO SETOR QUÍMICO BRASILEIRO. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=3726.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Dias VdV. ANÁLISE DE PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO SUSTENTÁVEL EM EMPRESAS INTERNACIONALIZADAS DO SETOR QUÍMICO BRASILEIRO. [Thesis]. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria; 2011. Available from: http://coralx.ufsm.br/tede/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=3726
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Edinburgh
5.
Ivory, Sarah Marie Birrell.
Legitimising sustainability : how individuals gain legitimacy for an emerging corporate strategy from internal organisational actors.
Degree: PhD, 2014, University of Edinburgh
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16164
► Legitimacy is widely accepted as an important resource for an organisation, strategy, or individual to possess. However, the process of gaining legitimacy has received limited…
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▼ Legitimacy is widely accepted as an important resource for an organisation, strategy, or individual to possess. However, the process of gaining legitimacy has received limited attention in the academic literature. This thesis examines the strategies and actions that individuals employ in the process of legitimising their sustainability strategy within an organisation. Based on semi-structured interviews with 51 Heads of Sustainability, the research extends the existing ‘conformance, selection, manipulation’ legitimising strategy model, becoming one of the first to demonstrate how these legitimising strategies are interrelated both concurrently and temporally. It finds that multiple legitimising strategies are used simultaneously by individuals. Moreover, a pattern emerges whereby individuals begin with conformance-only legitimising when sustainability has limited integration, but employ all three legitimising strategies where sustainability integration is extensive. In addition to this, the research articulates two specific categories of actions that are used by individuals in the process of deploying these umbrella legitimising strategies: framing and developing coalitions of support. Framing actions comprise micro-reframing, disassociation, contextualisation, analogy, and differentiation and personalisation. Developing coalitions of support actions comprise leveraging sponsorship, networking, enhancing employee engagement, and continually promoting. From this empirical research a generalised legitimising pathway is proposed which demonstrates the progression of legitimising from using conformance-only through to using all three legitimising strategies, and the actions employed by the individual in these different stages.
Subjects/Keywords: 658.4; sustainability; legitimacy; legitimising; strategy process
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Ivory, S. M. B. (2014). Legitimising sustainability : how individuals gain legitimacy for an emerging corporate strategy from internal organisational actors. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Edinburgh. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16164
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ivory, Sarah Marie Birrell. “Legitimising sustainability : how individuals gain legitimacy for an emerging corporate strategy from internal organisational actors.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Edinburgh. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16164.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ivory, Sarah Marie Birrell. “Legitimising sustainability : how individuals gain legitimacy for an emerging corporate strategy from internal organisational actors.” 2014. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Ivory SMB. Legitimising sustainability : how individuals gain legitimacy for an emerging corporate strategy from internal organisational actors. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16164.
Council of Science Editors:
Ivory SMB. Legitimising sustainability : how individuals gain legitimacy for an emerging corporate strategy from internal organisational actors. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Edinburgh; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/16164
6.
Shah, Bilal Ahmed.
Development and Implementation of Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Swedish Manufacturing Industry.
Degree: Design and Engineering, 2013, Mälardalen University
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-23744
► Traditional manufacturing industry have developed a linear production path that involves resource extraction, energy usage, emissions released to air and water, and waste produced…
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▼ Traditional manufacturing industry have developed a linear production path that involves resource extraction, energy usage, emissions released to air and water, and waste produced at volumes and rates that places increasing burden on the natural environment. These traditional manufacturing organizations have mostly viewed environmental activities separately from their core business operations. Today, organizations are shifting their manufacturing approach. There is a significant potential to reduce the energy use, emissions released, resource consumption and wastes produced through sustainable initiatives. Using environmental key performance indicators (KPIs) is one emerging sustainability initiative. Environmental KPIs depict the vast quantity of environmental data of a firm in a comprehensive and concise manner, applying mostly to set absolute material and energy data in relation to other variables in order to increase the informational value of quantitative data. In this thesis work, literature review and empirical study was carried out to find out the significant factors and the major challenges during the development and implementation of environmental key performance indicators (KPIs). A case study in four Swedish manufacturing companies was carried out to collect primary data which was later compared with literature review. The thesis work also highlights the management system used to implement environmental KPIs.
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Strategy; Key Performance Indicators; Environmental Performance
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Shah, B. A. (2013). Development and Implementation of Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Swedish Manufacturing Industry. (Thesis). Mälardalen University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-23744
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Shah, Bilal Ahmed. “Development and Implementation of Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Swedish Manufacturing Industry.” 2013. Thesis, Mälardalen University. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-23744.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Shah, Bilal Ahmed. “Development and Implementation of Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Swedish Manufacturing Industry.” 2013. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Shah BA. Development and Implementation of Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Swedish Manufacturing Industry. [Internet] [Thesis]. Mälardalen University; 2013. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-23744.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Shah BA. Development and Implementation of Environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Swedish Manufacturing Industry. [Thesis]. Mälardalen University; 2013. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-23744
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Delft University of Technology
7.
Willekes, E.E.
CUSTOM SUSTAINABILITY: Design an analysis tool that Spring Associates can strategically apply for sustainability consulting during client meetings:.
Degree: 2012, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f0492b60-ae66-45f7-8b48-134ecce8cc9f
► This thesis was performed in cooperation with the Amsterdam-based strategy-consulting firm Spring Associates. This firm is specialized in providing strategic support for a wide range…
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▼ This thesis was performed in cooperation with the Amsterdam-based
strategy-consulting firm Spring Associates. This firm is specialized in providing strategic support for a wide range of companies in financial services, new business development and
sustainability. However, Spring Associates is facing difficulties in efficiently attracting new clients in the latter segment. The firm invests a disproportionate amount of time and effort in preparing client meetings to make sure they convince the potential client of the firm’s knowledge and problem solving skills. An internal analysis revealed that this approach is not satisfactory, mainly because of the need for in-depth knowledge to determine relevant items for the specific client, and the need to increase client focus during these meetings. The aim of this thesis was to design an analysis tool that Spring Associates can strategically apply for
sustainability consulting during client meetings.
This thesis focused on the food industry as this high-impact industry directly influences our lives, economies and the environment. Many researchers studied the theoretical definition of
sustainability, its implications for the food industry, and company specific ambitions and motivational factors. It can be concluded that
sustainability has many definitions, of which the ‘Environment, Social and Governance’ dimensions abstractly explain its broad scope. The ‘life cycle approach’ identifies more concretely how
sustainability may affect each step within a product life cycle. However, the exact implications of
sustainability in different businesses, and the food industry in particular, remain ambiguous. For example, identified company drivers for sustainable development appear to be highly diverse and theoretical frameworks for implementation and integration are often too abstract to be applied in practice.
These conclusions led to the definition of research questions for further qualitative research on
sustainability in practice. A total of 14 interviews were conducted with representatives of companies in all steps of the food industry cycle. The main findings described the general top-down integration process of
sustainability within these companies, i.e. strategic incorporation is often followed by departmental implementation. Furthermore, all aspects of a company, such as growth drivers,
strategy, chain position and company type, influence their sustainable development scope. It is demonstrated that companies’ ambition,
strategy and implementation methods are important input parameters for the degree of their challenges and opportunities for further sustainable development. The study has also revealed some interesting market developments in the food industry in particular that highly affect their sustainable development processes.
The above insights were evaluated in the synthesis phase, which determined the framework for the final analysis tool design. This framework focuses on the first meeting(s) between Spring Associates and their potential client, as this meeting…
Advisors/Committee Members: Smulders, F.E.H.M., Kester, L., Bakker-Wu, S..
Subjects/Keywords: consulting; sustainability; analysis tool; strategy; food industry
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Willekes, E. E. (2012). CUSTOM SUSTAINABILITY: Design an analysis tool that Spring Associates can strategically apply for sustainability consulting during client meetings:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f0492b60-ae66-45f7-8b48-134ecce8cc9f
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Willekes, E E. “CUSTOM SUSTAINABILITY: Design an analysis tool that Spring Associates can strategically apply for sustainability consulting during client meetings:.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f0492b60-ae66-45f7-8b48-134ecce8cc9f.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Willekes, E E. “CUSTOM SUSTAINABILITY: Design an analysis tool that Spring Associates can strategically apply for sustainability consulting during client meetings:.” 2012. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Willekes EE. CUSTOM SUSTAINABILITY: Design an analysis tool that Spring Associates can strategically apply for sustainability consulting during client meetings:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2012. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f0492b60-ae66-45f7-8b48-134ecce8cc9f.
Council of Science Editors:
Willekes EE. CUSTOM SUSTAINABILITY: Design an analysis tool that Spring Associates can strategically apply for sustainability consulting during client meetings:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f0492b60-ae66-45f7-8b48-134ecce8cc9f
Delft University of Technology
8.
Van de Ven, F.A.H.J.
Creating a sustainable brand and product strategy for Cau Tre, Saigon (Vietnam):.
Degree: 2011, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cac3d280-73f5-432f-967d-9ca5733843ac
► This MSc. thesis is about the creation of a sustainable brand and product strategy for Vietnamese food and tea processing company, Cau Tre. During an…
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▼ This MSc. thesis is about the creation of a sustainable brand and product
strategy for Vietnamese food and tea processing company, Cau Tre. During an audit of 3 months internally, the author has analyzed the company structure, its NPD processes, mission and vision, long term goals and external brand context. This resulted in the creation of an overall brand
strategy for O'Tea, Cau Tre's new tea brand. Next to this, a product
strategy for one particular product has been created. This thesis has been made possible in collaboration with SPIN, VNCPC and Design for
Sustainability, TU Delft.
Advisors/Committee Members: Crul, M., Roscam Abbing, E..
Subjects/Keywords: product strategy; sustainability; SPIN; tea product
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Van de Ven, F. A. H. J. (2011). Creating a sustainable brand and product strategy for Cau Tre, Saigon (Vietnam):. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cac3d280-73f5-432f-967d-9ca5733843ac
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Van de Ven, F A H J. “Creating a sustainable brand and product strategy for Cau Tre, Saigon (Vietnam):.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cac3d280-73f5-432f-967d-9ca5733843ac.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Van de Ven, F A H J. “Creating a sustainable brand and product strategy for Cau Tre, Saigon (Vietnam):.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Van de Ven FAHJ. Creating a sustainable brand and product strategy for Cau Tre, Saigon (Vietnam):. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cac3d280-73f5-432f-967d-9ca5733843ac.
Council of Science Editors:
Van de Ven FAHJ. Creating a sustainable brand and product strategy for Cau Tre, Saigon (Vietnam):. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cac3d280-73f5-432f-967d-9ca5733843ac
Delft University of Technology
9.
Volkers, W.
Strategic and Sustainable Brand & Product Innovation for Ly Ly Food:.
Degree: 2012, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:d8913354-2c83-442b-a598-4b59a7d33d9f
► This project is an initiative of SPIN: Sustainable Product Innovation in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The aim of this project is to improve the competitiveness…
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▼ This project is an initiative of SPIN: Sustainable Product Innovation in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The aim of this project is to improve the competitiveness and
sustainability efforts of Ly Ly Food, a middle-sized company with 200 employees based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
This company produces packaged snacks for the low end children's market and was looking for ways expand its business and become more sustainable. A thorough internal and external analysis formed the basis of a new marketing
strategy that opened up a new market for Ly Ly Food to provide to. The company was provided with practical examples to enter this new target group, including a new visual identity, packaging design, promotion design. A mission toolbox was developed to help the company guide its strategic decisions and pursue its mission.
Advisors/Committee Members: Roscam Abbing, E..
Subjects/Keywords: sustainability; SPIN; branding; market development; marketing strategy
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Volkers, W. (2012). Strategic and Sustainable Brand & Product Innovation for Ly Ly Food:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:d8913354-2c83-442b-a598-4b59a7d33d9f
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Volkers, W. “Strategic and Sustainable Brand & Product Innovation for Ly Ly Food:.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:d8913354-2c83-442b-a598-4b59a7d33d9f.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Volkers, W. “Strategic and Sustainable Brand & Product Innovation for Ly Ly Food:.” 2012. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Volkers W. Strategic and Sustainable Brand & Product Innovation for Ly Ly Food:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2012. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:d8913354-2c83-442b-a598-4b59a7d33d9f.
Council of Science Editors:
Volkers W. Strategic and Sustainable Brand & Product Innovation for Ly Ly Food:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:d8913354-2c83-442b-a598-4b59a7d33d9f
KTH
10.
Franzén, Daniel.
Large Swedish industrial companies : Farsightedness in business and sustainability strategies.
Degree: Organization and management, 2014, KTH
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-155175
► Industry facilitates the economic development of nations and acquisition of human wealth. Parallel to the global spread of industry, the world is facing rapid…
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▼ Industry facilitates the economic development of nations and acquisition of human wealth. Parallel to the global spread of industry, the world is facing rapid population growth. Simultaneously, formerly impoverished populations are approaching middle class standards of living with corresponding increases in levels of consumption. If the populations and consumption levels of societies continue to grow at the expected pace we will face a future environmental crises in the long-term and the world’s environmental resources will not be adequate to meet coming needs. Societies, together with industry, must transform to become sustainable in order to tackle one of our world’s most pressing challenges.Governments and organizations are now pushing industrial companies to meet this challenge and integrate sustainability into their businesses in order to put the economy on the pathway to a sustainable transformation. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development has a vision with formulated conditions that must be met before year 2050 to meet this challenge. But in order to unlock the full potential of sustainable growth, one must also understand the farsightedness of company leaders. The aim of this study is to examine how farsighted Swedish industries are both related to business and sustainability strategies. The main questions for this thesis are: How farsighted are the longest-term strategies/tasks/visions of the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)? How farsighted are the longest-term tasks that the CEO delegate to members of the management team? How farsighted are the longest-term sustainability strategy of the company? And finally, who in the organization is responsible for the longest-term sustainability strategy/task/vision?The thesis focuses on finding out if their farsightedness in sustainability strategies match with their other business strategies. Eight large Swedish industrial companies were investigated using interviews with their CEOs.The results show a very large difference between companies in the farsightedness measured with time-span of business strategy and sustainability strategy. The time-span of the tasks that the CEOs delegate to the management team also differ substantially between companies. Moreover, the study revealed that all of the studied companies place the ultimate responsibility for sustainability with the CEO and that the farsightedness in sustainability match with the companies’ business strategies. The research show that all eight companies do match their farsightedness in sustainability with business.
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Strategy; Vision; Governance; Organization; Industry; Strategy; Time-Span
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Franzén, D. (2014). Large Swedish industrial companies : Farsightedness in business and sustainability strategies. (Thesis). KTH. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-155175
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Franzén, Daniel. “Large Swedish industrial companies : Farsightedness in business and sustainability strategies.” 2014. Thesis, KTH. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-155175.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Franzén, Daniel. “Large Swedish industrial companies : Farsightedness in business and sustainability strategies.” 2014. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Franzén D. Large Swedish industrial companies : Farsightedness in business and sustainability strategies. [Internet] [Thesis]. KTH; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-155175.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Franzén D. Large Swedish industrial companies : Farsightedness in business and sustainability strategies. [Thesis]. KTH; 2014. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-155175
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Delft University of Technology
11.
Farias Garza, V.E.
Creating a New Strategy: How to communicate and brand “recycled clothes”:.
Degree: 2011, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b2e3b3dc-e7d1-4dc0-96fd-f4ce4b5aeac0
► Textiles for Textiles project (T4T) was established to develop a new technology that will reduce the ecological impact of the post consumer textiles. The creation…
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▼ Textiles for Textiles project (T4T) was established to develop a new technology that will reduce the ecological impact of the post consumer textiles. The creation of this new technology lowers the recycling time, giving the T4T partners an opportunity to do new businesses with series of products made with recycled textiles. The T4T partners have decided to introduce these products in different markets starting with the workwear industry, since it is one of the T4T partner’s expertise. Groenendijk Bedrijfsschoenen en -Kleding B.V. has ten years of experience in the workwear industry, they have establish its own factory and have a personal concern in sustainable issues.
Dealing with sustainable products offers a series of challenges that have been studied and documented in literature research. The lack of motivation, the mistrust in the sustainable claims, the green brand-wash and lack of sustainable knowledge are some of the judgments that the recycled workwear will need to overcome. It is indispensable to understand Groenendijk customer’s motivations, since it is this motivation what allows them to comply with their client’s requirements. Workwear customers have the priorities like pricing, integrated services, supplier trustworthiness and
sustainability, when is affordable and have confirmation of claims. The sustainable intentions vary according to the company’s public image and their manager’s personal commitment with the environmental causes.
In general, the sustainable textile market is saturated with different variations of products that have no tangible manifestation of its sustainable origin. To distinguish the product advantages in the eco-products it is necessary to have an extensive knowledge of the ecological impact of the textile processes. Hence, to provide the general customers a precise purchase incentive, it is required to communicate tangible advantages of the recycled workwear.
With a new brand, the T4T project and Groenendijk would give their potential customers all the information necessary to understand, adopt, commercialize and buy recycled products. Furthermore, it also provides businesses and users with incentives that will generate brand awareness and loyalty, hoping that in the future everybody will develop a sustainable textile consciousness.
Advisors/Committee Members: Hultink, H.J., Vogtlander, J.G., Stroomer, E..
Subjects/Keywords: branding strategy; sustainability; recycling; textiles; B2B; market strategy
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Farias Garza, V. E. (2011). Creating a New Strategy: How to communicate and brand “recycled clothes”:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b2e3b3dc-e7d1-4dc0-96fd-f4ce4b5aeac0
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Farias Garza, V E. “Creating a New Strategy: How to communicate and brand “recycled clothes”:.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b2e3b3dc-e7d1-4dc0-96fd-f4ce4b5aeac0.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Farias Garza, V E. “Creating a New Strategy: How to communicate and brand “recycled clothes”:.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Farias Garza VE. Creating a New Strategy: How to communicate and brand “recycled clothes”:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b2e3b3dc-e7d1-4dc0-96fd-f4ce4b5aeac0.
Council of Science Editors:
Farias Garza VE. Creating a New Strategy: How to communicate and brand “recycled clothes”:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b2e3b3dc-e7d1-4dc0-96fd-f4ce4b5aeac0
12.
Caridade, Annelise Vendramini da Silva.
Estratégias corporativas para a sustentabilidade: estudos de casos múltiplos.
Degree: PhD, Administração, 2012, University of São Paulo
URL: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/12/12139/tde-20082012-185806/
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► Este estudo procura contribuir com as discussões sobre gestão estratégica corporativa para a sustentabilidade, procurando responder ao seguinte problema de pesquisa: \"Como se dá a…
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▼ Este estudo procura contribuir com as discussões sobre gestão estratégica corporativa para a sustentabilidade, procurando responder ao seguinte problema de pesquisa: \"Como se dá a inclusão, nas estratégias corporativas para a sustentabilidade, das externalidades ambientais negativas geradas pela cadeia de valor em que a organização está inserida?S̈ão objetivos deste trabalho: (i) analisar de que forma as organizações pesquisadas consideram, no processo de formulação de suas estratégias, o diagnóstico de suas externalidades negativas ambientais para também fazer gestão de risco estratégico socioambiental e aproveitar eventuais oportunidades; (ii) analisar como o processo de formulação de estratégias para a sustentabilidade dialoga com o processo de formulação estratégica geral das organizações pesquisadas; (iii) contribuir para o avanço do conhecimento da Administração no campo da gestão estratégica para a sustentabilidade, particularmente do ponto de vista da argumentação econômica teórica do tema da sustentabilidade. O referencial teórico consiste dos seguintes macro temas: estratégia corporativa, desenvolvimento sustentável, externalidades e estratégia corporativa para a sustentabilidade. O referencial teórico orientou a realização de uma pesquisa empírica, de natureza qualitativa, exploratória, do tipo estudos de casos múltiplos, envolvendo três grandes empresas brasileiras. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam para a observância, pelas empresas pesquisadas, com distintos níveis de formalização do processo, das externalidades ambientais negativas geradas por suas cadeias de valor. Consistente com a natureza dos estudos exploratórios, com base no referencial teórico e nos casos empíricos estudados, são feitas reflexões sobre as relações entre estratégias corporativas, estratégias para sustentabilidade, externalidades, serviços ecossistêmicos, riscos e oportunidades para as organizações.
In order to contribute to the contemporary discussions regarding corporate sustainability strategies, this research seeks to answer the following question: \"In what ways are the negative environmental externalities generated by a company\'s value chain considered in the sustainability corporate strategies?T̈his research aims at: (i) understanding how organizations that are sustainability-oriented take into consideration in their sustainability strategy making process the diagnosis of their value chain\'s negative environmental externalities as to manage risks and create business opportunities; (ii) understanding the links between the sustainability strategy and the company\'s overall strategy; (iii) contributing to the body of knowledge in Management Sciences, particularly by making the economic argument for sustainability strategy. The theoretical basis includes: corporate strategy, sustainable development, externalities and sustainability corporate strategies. The theoretical basis guided the empirical research, which is qualitative, exploratory, multiple case study, involving three large Brazilian companies. Results point…
Advisors/Committee Members: Kruglianskas, Isak.
Subjects/Keywords: Corporate strategy; Environment; Estratégia organizacional; Meio ambiente; Sustainability; Sustentabilidade
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Caridade, A. V. d. S. (2012). Estratégias corporativas para a sustentabilidade: estudos de casos múltiplos. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of São Paulo. Retrieved from http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/12/12139/tde-20082012-185806/ ;
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Caridade, Annelise Vendramini da Silva. “Estratégias corporativas para a sustentabilidade: estudos de casos múltiplos.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of São Paulo. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/12/12139/tde-20082012-185806/ ;.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Caridade, Annelise Vendramini da Silva. “Estratégias corporativas para a sustentabilidade: estudos de casos múltiplos.” 2012. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Caridade AVdS. Estratégias corporativas para a sustentabilidade: estudos de casos múltiplos. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of São Paulo; 2012. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/12/12139/tde-20082012-185806/ ;.
Council of Science Editors:
Caridade AVdS. Estratégias corporativas para a sustentabilidade: estudos de casos múltiplos. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of São Paulo; 2012. Available from: http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/12/12139/tde-20082012-185806/ ;
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
13.
Adriana Baraldi Alves dos Santos.
O papel da criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia.
Degree: 2011, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
URL: http://www.sapientia.pucsp.br//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=12693
► Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia, em um contexto marcado por transformações sociais, políticas, ecológicas…
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▼ Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia, em um contexto marcado por transformações sociais, políticas, ecológicas e econômicas associadas à importância do conhecimento como insumo de produção e à criatividade como recursos das organizações que buscam sustentar seus negócios por meio da inovação. Essa nova dinâmica abriu uma oportunidade para discutir-se a ambidestria organizacional que se dá a partir das necessidades de novas criações, economicamente competitivas, que atendam a demanda por inovação e que, simultaneamente, mantenha aquilo que já se mostrou bem sucedido, como a importância dos processos e controles nas organizações. Criatividade demanda gestão de recursos humanos diferenciada, pois tem como seus componentes as pessoas, o conhecimento, motivação e competência criativa, que impacta no resultado observado por meio da identificação de produtos inovadores desenvolvidos por esses recursos. Considerando-se a amplitude do objeto, sua subjetividade e contemporaneidade para a administração optou-se pela abordagem qualitativa para analisar o fenômeno por meio de estudo de caso único, conduzido com ativa participação do pesquisador em uma empresa brasileira de capital aberto que tem inovação com estratégia. O discurso de profissionais obtido por meio de entrevistas semi-estruturadas foi a principal fonte de análise. Nos resultados verificou-se a subjetividade e complexidade do fenômeno criativo, a amplitude da inovação, suas dimensões objetivas e subjetivas, bem como seus aspectos individuais e coletivos. Na empresa, criatividade manifesta-se por meio da liberdade dos indivíduos, da inspiração, da utilização do tempo e do espaço que estão alicerçados em valores e na cultura da organização. No estudo de caso, verificou-se que empresa, marca e indivíduos relacionam-se de maneira harmônica comprometidos com a verdade, ética e estética
Main objective of this research is to analyze creativity in an organization which has innovation as strategy. Context behind it is a new social, political, ecological and economic environment that has emerged, that is associated with knowledge value for production and has creativity as resource in organizations which is seeking sustainable business through innovation. This new dynamic opened an opportunity to discuss organizational dual that happens due to ambiguity between needs for new creations, with economic competitiveness demanded by innovation and , at the same time, need of keeping of what was well succeed and is linked of process and control. Creativity demands to manage human research in a different way, due to the fact that its main components are people, knowledge, motivation and creative competence. Moreover, all of these components impact on innovation result. In addition by considering amplitude of the object, its subjectivity and contemporaneous aspect for business area, a qualitative approach was the decision made to analyze phenomenon through a case study that was conducted with active participation…
Advisors/Committee Members: Luciano Prates Junqueira.
Subjects/Keywords: ADMINISTRACAO; Criatividade; Inovação; Estratégia; Sustentabilidade; Creativity; Innovation; Strategy; Sustainability
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Santos, A. B. A. d. (2011). O papel da criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia. (Thesis). Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Retrieved from http://www.sapientia.pucsp.br//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=12693
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Santos, Adriana Baraldi Alves dos. “O papel da criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia.” 2011. Thesis, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://www.sapientia.pucsp.br//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=12693.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Santos, Adriana Baraldi Alves dos. “O papel da criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Santos ABAd. O papel da criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia. [Internet] [Thesis]. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://www.sapientia.pucsp.br//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=12693.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Santos ABAd. O papel da criatividade em uma organização que tem inovação como estratégia. [Thesis]. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo; 2011. Available from: http://www.sapientia.pucsp.br//tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=12693
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Pretoria
14.
Gordon, Wayne Barry.
Corporate
culture and strategy in environmental sustainability
interventions.
Degree: Gordon Institute of Business
Science (GIBS), 2013, University of Pretoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29655
► The influence of corporate culture on the strategies used by firms to meet the environmental sustainability challenge has been explored in this dissertation. This was…
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▼ The influence of corporate culture on the strategies used
by firms to meet the environmental
sustainability challenge has
been explored in this dissertation. This was investigated through
web-based questionnaires that were administered to employees in
companies who would have knowledge of both their employer‟s
corporate culture and corporate
sustainability practices.To
determine this, the respondents were requested to rate both the
corporate strategies undertaken to meet the environmental
challenge, as well as the corporate culture where they work. The
corporate strategies were evaluated using a bespoke instrument
which was constructed from various
strategy instruments found in
the literature. The corporate culture was evaluated using a
well-known organisational culture instrument available in the
literature. Potential contextual variables pertaining to the
perceptions of the respondents, as well as to the business and
industry sector characteristics, were evaluated as well.The
findings indicated that the contextual variables had little or no
effect on either the corporate culture or the corporate strategies
undertaken by the firm, and that a strong comprehensive culture
correlated strongly with positive corporate strategies. Corporate
cultures that emphasise social coordination (or organic culture
forms) exhibited stronger correlations with positive corporate
strategies than those which emphasise formal control methods (or
mechanistic forms). The focus of the firm, whether on internal
dynamics or the external environment, did not show a significant
effect on the corporate strategies that were undertaken by the
firm.A
sustainability culture was synthesised from the findings of
the research, which concludes with recommendations regarding
further research into this topic.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mr R Liston (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Organisational
culture; Corporate
culture; Corporate
strategy; Environmental
sustainability
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Gordon, W. B. (2013). Corporate
culture and strategy in environmental sustainability
interventions. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29655
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gordon, Wayne Barry. “Corporate
culture and strategy in environmental sustainability
interventions.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29655.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gordon, Wayne Barry. “Corporate
culture and strategy in environmental sustainability
interventions.” 2013. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Gordon WB. Corporate
culture and strategy in environmental sustainability
interventions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29655.
Council of Science Editors:
Gordon WB. Corporate
culture and strategy in environmental sustainability
interventions. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29655
University of Pretoria
15.
[No author].
Corporate culture and strategy in environmental
sustainability interventions
.
Degree: 2013, University of Pretoria
URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02162013-164838/
► The influence of corporate culture on the strategies used by firms to meet the environmental sustainability challenge has been explored in this dissertation. This was…
(more)
▼ The influence of corporate culture on the strategies
used by firms to meet the environmental
sustainability challenge
has been explored in this dissertation. This was investigated
through web-based questionnaires that were administered to
employees in companies who would have knowledge of both their
employer‟s corporate culture and corporate
sustainability
practices.To determine this, the respondents were requested to rate
both the corporate strategies undertaken to meet the environmental
challenge, as well as the corporate culture where they work. The
corporate strategies were evaluated using a bespoke instrument
which was constructed from various
strategy instruments found in
the literature. The corporate culture was evaluated using a
well-known organisational culture instrument available in the
literature. Potential contextual variables pertaining to the
perceptions of the respondents, as well as to the business and
industry sector characteristics, were evaluated as well.The
findings indicated that the contextual variables had little or no
effect on either the corporate culture or the corporate strategies
undertaken by the firm, and that a strong comprehensive culture
correlated strongly with positive corporate strategies. Corporate
cultures that emphasise social coordination (or organic culture
forms) exhibited stronger correlations with positive corporate
strategies than those which emphasise formal control methods (or
mechanistic forms). The focus of the firm, whether on internal
dynamics or the external environment, did not show a significant
effect on the corporate strategies that were undertaken by the
firm.A
sustainability culture was synthesised from the findings of
the research, which concludes with recommendations regarding
further research into this topic.
Advisors/Committee Members: Mr R Liston (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: UCTD;
Organisational culture;
Corporate culture;
Corporate strategy;
Environmental sustainability
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sustainability interventions
. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02162013-164838/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
author], [No. “Corporate culture and strategy in environmental
sustainability interventions
.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02162013-164838/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
author], [No. “Corporate culture and strategy in environmental
sustainability interventions
.” 2013. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
author] [. Corporate culture and strategy in environmental
sustainability interventions
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02162013-164838/.
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author] [. Corporate culture and strategy in environmental
sustainability interventions
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02162013-164838/
Halmstad University
16.
Hirsch, Jørgen Zuckermann.
How does a company Go green? : Important steps towards a sustainable business strategy.
Degree: Business and Engineering (SET), 2010, Halmstad University
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-6062
► Abstract The results of the supposed man-made climate change have lead to a concern for the environment that is affecting how businesses operate. Businesses…
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▼ Abstract The results of the supposed man-made climate change have lead to a concern for the environment that is affecting how businesses operate. Businesses are facing greater pressure from stakeholders and government regulations to take more responsibility and care for the environment. Thus companies are facing a wide spectrum of new problems, but also new opportunities. In facing these problems companies must react to how the world is changing and to integrate environmental concerns into the vision and company strategy to become a more environmentally friendly and thus greener company. An issue pressing is how to maintain sustainability for the environment as well as pursuing to be a sustainable company facing the threats of today and the future to come due to climate change. Important aspects a company must take into consideration in order to go green are: sustainability, company strategy, government regulations, internal processes and policies, corporate social responsibility and how to form a corporate culture as these are all parts of how a company changes into focusing on becoming greener and thus more environmentally friendly. This study brings forth the actions and reactions of three companies perceived as pioneers towards becoming greener in their respective industries. During the course of mapping out how a company goes green, an analytical model has been created with the help of already existing and accepted theoretical frameworks. The purpose of the model is to create structure and consistency to map out what important steps the company has taken to become greener. A qualitative method of research has been applied. Three respondents active in various fields, all with environmental connections, from Wilhelm Wilhelmsen (WW), Statkraft and Statoil has been interviewed with questions concerning their work towards sustainability and a green vision within the company. The analysis is based on relevant theories combined with the empirical data collected. What stands out in the conclusions is that the companies researched have taken different important steps when becoming greener and working to achieve sustainability. The differences can be illustrated in the own-developed model. The model is applied to crystallize what dimensions in the companies that are affected. Factors such as government regulations and how internal processes and policies are changed are standing out as examples of how a company’s dimensions are affected differently depending on the respective company’s strategy and business model.
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Going Green; Company strategy; Environment; Business and economics; Ekonomi
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Hirsch, J. Z. (2010). How does a company Go green? : Important steps towards a sustainable business strategy. (Thesis). Halmstad University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-6062
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hirsch, Jørgen Zuckermann. “How does a company Go green? : Important steps towards a sustainable business strategy.” 2010. Thesis, Halmstad University. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-6062.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hirsch, Jørgen Zuckermann. “How does a company Go green? : Important steps towards a sustainable business strategy.” 2010. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Hirsch JZ. How does a company Go green? : Important steps towards a sustainable business strategy. [Internet] [Thesis]. Halmstad University; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-6062.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Hirsch JZ. How does a company Go green? : Important steps towards a sustainable business strategy. [Thesis]. Halmstad University; 2010. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-6062
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Delft University of Technology
17.
Visser, R.A.
“A strategy towards corporate sustainability” Incorporating sustainable business practices into Peeters Produkten BV’s conduct of business.:.
Degree: 2011, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:86a494e9-6956-4da6-b962-fa537b7b3f2d
► This graduation assignment was assigned by Peeters Produkten BV, a firm that is known for its expertise in producing chocolate spreads of which ‘Duo Penotti’…
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▼ This graduation assignment was assigned by Peeters Produkten BV, a firm that is known for its expertise in producing chocolate spreads of which ‘Duo Penotti’ is the most renowned.
Though first steps have been taken, the firm’s approach to tackle
sustainability issues is not yet on strategic level. Hence, the task was given to come up with a
strategy to incorporate sustainable practices into the firm’s conduct of business. Consequently, the report can be described as the result of a study that investigates various aspects influencing the
strategy and the manner in which Peeters Produkten BV should aim for corporate
sustainability:
Corporate
sustainability refers to the business approach in which a corporation’s embedded sustainable practices are consistent with its organisational culture and corporate
strategy. As Peeters Produkten BV is competing in the FMCG industry, the firm is dealing with fast shifting market developments and a range of stakeholders. These parties, like the Dutch government, the industry, NGOs and consumers all have their opinions and demands on how businesses should react on
sustainability issues. So, in setting the
strategy for corporate
sustainability these views must be taken into account next to the CEO’s motivations and ambitions and the firm’s capabilities.
A
strategy is always about making choices; firms are not responsible for all of the world’s problems, nor have the capabilities to solve them all. Thus, Peeters Produkten BV should prioritise and identify few opportunities within its value chain that are most likely to contribute to a better environment (planet) and society (people) and bring value to the firm itself by efficiently using the resources available.
For Peeters Produkten BV the core activities are the following:
1. creating a sustainable culture and code of conduct
2. procurement of sustainable ingredients by setting supplier policies
3. sustainable logistics as the firm is facing both in- and outbound logistics, regarding the firm’s largest impact on the environment
4. buying in renewable energy as it is a very feasible solution to contribute in reduction of the firm’s impact caused by its large electricity use
Of course, the firm should always report on and monitor its progress on its approach to alter, improve and increase the amount of sustainable activities.
Finally, a case study was conducted on one the firm’s products: Duo Penotti Dippi. Due to the product’s poor performance consumer research must first be conducted. Research’ results must then be guiding in the decision on what to do with Dippi; divestiture, incremental- or redical innovation. Nevertheless, in any resulting decision the firms’
strategy for
sustainability must be taken into account.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wever, R., Bakker-Wu, S., Oomen, M..
Subjects/Keywords: corporate sustainability; sustainable development; SME; strategy; value chain; chocolate spread; FMCG
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Visser, R. A. (2011). “A strategy towards corporate sustainability” Incorporating sustainable business practices into Peeters Produkten BV’s conduct of business.:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:86a494e9-6956-4da6-b962-fa537b7b3f2d
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Visser, R A. ““A strategy towards corporate sustainability” Incorporating sustainable business practices into Peeters Produkten BV’s conduct of business.:.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:86a494e9-6956-4da6-b962-fa537b7b3f2d.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Visser, R A. ““A strategy towards corporate sustainability” Incorporating sustainable business practices into Peeters Produkten BV’s conduct of business.:.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Visser RA. “A strategy towards corporate sustainability” Incorporating sustainable business practices into Peeters Produkten BV’s conduct of business.:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:86a494e9-6956-4da6-b962-fa537b7b3f2d.
Council of Science Editors:
Visser RA. “A strategy towards corporate sustainability” Incorporating sustainable business practices into Peeters Produkten BV’s conduct of business.:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2011. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:86a494e9-6956-4da6-b962-fa537b7b3f2d
Delft University of Technology
18.
Dam, J.C.
Fulfilling Brand Aspirations with Sustainability - Bruynzeel Home Products:.
Degree: 2012, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:51b1ed83-c6c7-470d-823f-3aef7ef10b80
► Introduction The central question in this report is: How can Bruynzeel successfully integrate sustainability in its business? Sustainability is generally getting more attention and Bruynzeel’s…
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▼ Introduction
The central question in this report is: How can Bruynzeel successfully integrate
sustainability in its business?
Sustainability is generally getting more attention and Bruynzeel’s customers (DIY-chains and expert-dealers) sometimes take inventory of sustainable products or start other sustainable initiatives. Bruynzeel now wants to know how
sustainability can be integrated in their business so it can contribute to the company’s results. Integrating
sustainability should lead to positive results rather than lead to losses. Three research subjects have been the foundation for composing an advice:
sustainability, Bruynzeel and the context of Bruynzeel.
Sustainability
What is
sustainability? The most used interpretation of sustainable development is that from the Brundtlandt commission (1987): a “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. This general definition needs an interpretation for Bruynzeel. Bruynzeel must realize that
sustainability is not an attached
subject to the company and is time consuming and loss-making.
Sustainability is a balance between people, planet and profit. Profit can only be realized on the condition of people and planet. The balance requires a full integration of
sustainability, only than can
sustainability contribute to profits. Concerning sustainable results, sustainable development should be regarded as making small steps in the right direction that are relative improvements of a certain situation.
Sustainability implementation programs have to be tailor-made for each company and each situation, there is no general solution or
strategy on how to implement
sustainability successfully. It is a combination of the right elements and circumstances.
First Bruynzeel need to be clear and of the same mind on the motivation why
sustainability has to be integrated. That is a determining factor in finding the right content but also in being successful with
sustainability. Than, it must become clear what the steps are that Bruynzeel makes if it applies
sustainability. The combination of the SWOT-elements form the basis for a
strategy in which
sustainability adds value to the company.
Bruynzeel
The strongest points of Bruynzeel are: its brand name, the expertise in developing and selling quality sanitary and fly-screen products and long relationships with DIY-chains.
Its weakest points are an illogical product portfolio, a too little brand awareness of Bruynzeel as a sanitary brand and the lack of formal innovation and product development processes.
A research to the motivations for
sustainability reveals that there is no agreement at this moment on an ambition level for
sustainability. The main drawbacks are priority and the business perspectives of
sustainability. The drawbacks are the result of a wrong interpretation of
sustainability. The
strategy should respond to these counter arguments and reveal a right interpretation of
sustainability.
Context
Bruynzeel possesses a modest position in its…
Advisors/Committee Members: Santema, S.C., Wever, R., Van Leeuwen, R.J..
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Sustainable Development; Strategy; Value Creation; Bruynzeel; Bruynzeel Home Products
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APA (6th Edition):
Dam, J. C. (2012). Fulfilling Brand Aspirations with Sustainability - Bruynzeel Home Products:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:51b1ed83-c6c7-470d-823f-3aef7ef10b80
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dam, J C. “Fulfilling Brand Aspirations with Sustainability - Bruynzeel Home Products:.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:51b1ed83-c6c7-470d-823f-3aef7ef10b80.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dam, J C. “Fulfilling Brand Aspirations with Sustainability - Bruynzeel Home Products:.” 2012. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Dam JC. Fulfilling Brand Aspirations with Sustainability - Bruynzeel Home Products:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2012. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:51b1ed83-c6c7-470d-823f-3aef7ef10b80.
Council of Science Editors:
Dam JC. Fulfilling Brand Aspirations with Sustainability - Bruynzeel Home Products:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2012. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:51b1ed83-c6c7-470d-823f-3aef7ef10b80
Delft University of Technology
19.
Galama, D.H.
Determining strategic focus for De Groene Zaak:.
Degree: 2014, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0667e875-4e3c-4079-96a4-ed125c8f23d0
► Over the last three years, the organisations activities have expanded along with its growth. Comparing literature to insights has led us to conclude that De…
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▼ Over the last three years, the organisations activities have expanded along with its growth. Comparing literature to insights has led us to conclude that De Groene Zaak should increase strategic focus. By assessing core values, strengths and weaknesses, success factors for societal influence, trends and the market we developed a new organizational
strategy. We suggest De Groene Zaak to become a business accelerator, by brokering between ventures and large firms. In providing post-startups with the means to scale, De Groene Zaak directly contributes to advancing the
sustainability of the economy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Brezet, J.C., Van Hal, J.D.M..
Subjects/Keywords: strategy; portfolio management; non-profit; organizational evolution; sustainability
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Galama, D. H. (2014). Determining strategic focus for De Groene Zaak:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0667e875-4e3c-4079-96a4-ed125c8f23d0
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Galama, D H. “Determining strategic focus for De Groene Zaak:.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0667e875-4e3c-4079-96a4-ed125c8f23d0.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Galama, D H. “Determining strategic focus for De Groene Zaak:.” 2014. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Galama DH. Determining strategic focus for De Groene Zaak:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0667e875-4e3c-4079-96a4-ed125c8f23d0.
Council of Science Editors:
Galama DH. Determining strategic focus for De Groene Zaak:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:0667e875-4e3c-4079-96a4-ed125c8f23d0
Delft University of Technology
20.
Smorenburg, K.M.G.
Developing a framework to assess and communicate the value of sustainability of machine-to-machine for Vodafone Nederland:.
Degree: 2014, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23c4462c-d619-42f6-a97a-54ff517a15f7
► The societal reputation of Vodafone Nederland and the telecommunications industry leaves room for improvement. Machine-to-machine is a technology with many benefits for business and society.…
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▼ The societal reputation of Vodafone Nederland and the telecommunications industry leaves room for improvement. Machine-to-machine is a technology with many benefits for business and society. To improve reputation and show the positive impact of mobile connectivity on society, a framework is designed. This framework builds on a developed communication
strategy to externally communicate the value of
sustainability of machine-to-machine solutions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Den Hollander, M.C., De Jonge, F.M., De Jong, M.C.G..
Subjects/Keywords: machine-to-machine; telecommunications; sustainability; framework; case study research; communication strategy
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Smorenburg, K. M. G. (2014). Developing a framework to assess and communicate the value of sustainability of machine-to-machine for Vodafone Nederland:. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23c4462c-d619-42f6-a97a-54ff517a15f7
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Smorenburg, K M G. “Developing a framework to assess and communicate the value of sustainability of machine-to-machine for Vodafone Nederland:.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23c4462c-d619-42f6-a97a-54ff517a15f7.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Smorenburg, K M G. “Developing a framework to assess and communicate the value of sustainability of machine-to-machine for Vodafone Nederland:.” 2014. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Smorenburg KMG. Developing a framework to assess and communicate the value of sustainability of machine-to-machine for Vodafone Nederland:. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23c4462c-d619-42f6-a97a-54ff517a15f7.
Council of Science Editors:
Smorenburg KMG. Developing a framework to assess and communicate the value of sustainability of machine-to-machine for Vodafone Nederland:. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:23c4462c-d619-42f6-a97a-54ff517a15f7
Technical University of Lisbon
21.
Duarte, Nuno Alexandre Cordeiro.
Sustentabilidade da Performance : Supernovas e Estrelas Cadentes.
Degree: 2011, Technical University of Lisbon
URL: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4571
► Mestrado em Marketing
A sustentabilidade da performance das empresas pode ter variações ao longo do tempo. Perceber como a gestão de topo e a estratégia…
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▼ Mestrado em Marketing
A sustentabilidade da performance das empresas pode ter variações ao longo do tempo. Perceber como a gestão de topo e a estratégia traçada influenciam essa sustentabilidade foi o mote deste estudo, tendo em conta as vantagens competitivas, optimização interna de estruturas e activos, bem como a estratégia seguida junto dos potenciais clientes, no sentido de reforçar os atributos diferenciadores, tanto ao nível do mercado em que estão integrados, como ao nível dos activos humanos e das condições estruturais da empresa. Uma observação atenta do mercado e das potencialidades e limitações das empresas permite traçar estratégias integradas e com maior potencial de sucesso e consequente competitividade num mercado cada vez mais desafiante.
The sustainability of companies' performance can have variations over time. Understand how the top management and strategy drawn influence that sustainability was the theme of this study, taking into account the competitive advantage, optimization of internal structures and assets, as well as the strategy followed to potential customers, to reinforce the distinctive, both in the market that are integrated, as well as the level of human assets and structural conditions of the company. Close observation of the market and the potential and limitations allows companies to devise strategies and integrated with the greatest potential for success and consequent competitiveness in an increasingly more challenging.
Advisors/Committee Members: Veríssimo, José.
Subjects/Keywords: Estratégia; Competitividade; Sustentabilidade; Performance; vantagens Competitivas; Strategy; Competitiveness; Sustainability; Competitive Advantage
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Duarte, N. A. C. (2011). Sustentabilidade da Performance : Supernovas e Estrelas Cadentes. (Thesis). Technical University of Lisbon. Retrieved from https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4571
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Duarte, Nuno Alexandre Cordeiro. “Sustentabilidade da Performance : Supernovas e Estrelas Cadentes.” 2011. Thesis, Technical University of Lisbon. Accessed December 09, 2019.
https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4571.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Duarte, Nuno Alexandre Cordeiro. “Sustentabilidade da Performance : Supernovas e Estrelas Cadentes.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Duarte NAC. Sustentabilidade da Performance : Supernovas e Estrelas Cadentes. [Internet] [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4571.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Duarte NAC. Sustentabilidade da Performance : Supernovas e Estrelas Cadentes. [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/4571
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Technical University of Lisbon
22.
Lança, Vera Lúcia Tomás.
Sustentabilidade da performance nas maiores empresas nacionais : o caso das steady moderate performers.
Degree: 2011, Technical University of Lisbon
URL: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/10187
► Mestrado em Marketing
Ao longo do tempo, as empresas passam, geralmente, por algumas oscilações de desempenho, que podem ser mais ou menos agravadas. Existem, igualmente,…
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▼ Mestrado em Marketing
Ao longo do tempo, as empresas passam, geralmente, por algumas oscilações de desempenho, que podem ser mais ou menos agravadas. Existem, igualmente, casos em que esse desempenho se mantém estável. A sua performance é condicionada por vários factores, sendo uns intrínsecos às empresas, enquanto outros são externos às mesmas. Quer isto dizer, que existem vantagens competitivas que as empresas podem controlar, de forma mais ou menos directa, enquanto outras escapam ao seu arbítrio. O presente estudo propõe-se a analisar os vários factores que contribuem para a manutenção do desempenho de algumas empresas. São estas as Estrelas Cintilantes de determinado tecido empresarial. Para perceber como as organizações em estudo mantiveram o seu nível de performance, é necessário averiguar a forma como a gestão de topo e a estratégia impactam a sustentabilidade dessa mesma performance, identificar as vantagens competitivas de que as empresas se valem, como optimizam a sua estrutura interna ou gerem os seus activos, bem como reforçam os seus atributos e actuam no mercado em que se inserem.
Over time, companies usually experience some fluctuations in their performance, which may be more or less aggravated. There are also cases in which this performance remains stable. Their performance is affected by various factors, some intrinsic to the companies, while others are external to them. This means that there are competitive advantages that companies can manage, more or less directly, whilst others are beyond their control. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the various factors that contribute to the maintenance of the performance of some companies. These are the Steady Moderate Performers among enterprises in a certain market. To understand how the organizations in this field of study maintained their level of performance, it is necessary to determine how top management and strategy impact the sustainability of that very same performance, to identify the competitive advantages that companies rely on, how they optimize their internal structure or manage their assets, as well as to identify how they reinforce their attributes and act in the market in which they operate.
Advisors/Committee Members: Veríssimo, José.
Subjects/Keywords: Estratégia; Competitividade; Sustentabilidade; Performance; Vantagens Competitivas; Strategy; Competitiveness; Sustainability; Competitive Advantage
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Lança, V. L. T. (2011). Sustentabilidade da performance nas maiores empresas nacionais : o caso das steady moderate performers. (Thesis). Technical University of Lisbon. Retrieved from https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/10187
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Lança, Vera Lúcia Tomás. “Sustentabilidade da performance nas maiores empresas nacionais : o caso das steady moderate performers.” 2011. Thesis, Technical University of Lisbon. Accessed December 09, 2019.
https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/10187.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lança, Vera Lúcia Tomás. “Sustentabilidade da performance nas maiores empresas nacionais : o caso das steady moderate performers.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Lança VLT. Sustentabilidade da performance nas maiores empresas nacionais : o caso das steady moderate performers. [Internet] [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/10187.
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Lança VLT. Sustentabilidade da performance nas maiores empresas nacionais : o caso das steady moderate performers. [Thesis]. Technical University of Lisbon; 2011. Available from: https://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:www.repository.utl.pt:10400.5/10187
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Stockholm University
23.
Kim, Miji.
Motivations for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting : Comparative Study among Different Industries in Sweden.
Degree: Stockholm Resilience Centre, 2012, Stockholm University
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-75959
► The primary purpose of this thesis is to provide a better understanding of the motivations that lead companies to engage in CSR reporting practices…
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▼ The primary purpose of this thesis is to provide a better understanding of the motivations that lead companies to engage in CSR reporting practices and to explore how such practices differ among industries within Sweden. Furthermore, the study attempts to explain the phenomena from the perspective of stakeholder theory. To do so, the study adopts a semi-structured qualitative interview with four Swedish companies which are currently reporting CSR performance and four companies which are not reporting CSR performance in four industrial categories. The companies selected in the study were asked to explain what made them decide to issue CSR reports or do not.The results show that the most important motivating factors are increasing shareholder value and reputation management by means of CSR reporting. The motivations in CSR reporting of different industrial sectors in Sweden are found similar to the cases of the previous research except for environmentally-sensitive industry. When companies in this industry decide to start reporting they do so to be perceived as environmentally-responsible to a broad set of stakeholders. In the next step, companies recognize that it can be important to a more narrow range of stakeholders such as institutional investors.When applying a stakeholder strategy matrix, two industry groups − environmentally sensitive industry and corporate governance-issues-sensitive industry show that the practice of CSR reporting is to communicate with traditional stakeholders, specifically, the shareholders, not with multi-stakeholders. This means that motivations for companies to engage in CSR reporting are led by diversified interests of traditional stakeholders rather than diversified types of stakeholders (Freeman, 1984). On the other hand, the supply chain issues-sensitive industry employs CSR reports as a mean of defending potential risks so as to manage the relationship with multi-stakeholders. In an ethical issues-sensitive industry, a more important factor considers incorporating sustainability to be beneficial to business which indicates taking care of traditional stakeholders.
Subjects/Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility report; Sustainability report; Stakeholder; Stakeholder strategy; stakeholder strategy matrix; Social Sciences Interdisciplinary; Tvärvetenskapliga studier inom samhällsvetenskap
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Kim, M. (2012). Motivations for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting : Comparative Study among Different Industries in Sweden. (Thesis). Stockholm University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-75959
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kim, Miji. “Motivations for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting : Comparative Study among Different Industries in Sweden.” 2012. Thesis, Stockholm University. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-75959.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kim, Miji. “Motivations for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting : Comparative Study among Different Industries in Sweden.” 2012. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Kim M. Motivations for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting : Comparative Study among Different Industries in Sweden. [Internet] [Thesis]. Stockholm University; 2012. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-75959.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kim M. Motivations for engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting : Comparative Study among Different Industries in Sweden. [Thesis]. Stockholm University; 2012. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-75959
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NSYSU
24.
Tseng, Ming-kun.
The research of strategy use referring to business greening based on dynamic capabilities and strategy map.
Degree: Master, Human Resource Management, 2011, NSYSU
URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0909111-041424
► Since the late 20th century, people extended to over-consume and over-discharge all kinds of resources and made the resources decreased hugely. The resources in the…
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▼ Since the late 20th century, people extended to over-consume and over-discharge all kinds of resources and made the resources decreased hugely. The resources in the earth are not unlimited. Emissions and pollutions brought human all kinds of crisis. Social-trended management becomes the main stream of business operation in the 21st century, and it is not countable for the corporations that were incapable to follow this change. The awake of limit of the Earth resources had made the corporations start to respect the importance of resource reclamations as well as resource application, which means, in the recycle society, they started to create the new economical added-value of resources by 3R: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Now, more and more corporations are awaken of the damages environment pollution made to humans, and this is not a ignorable power. To research how the corporations combine their management strategies with the concepts of keeping a sustainable environment is the main target of this study.
How do the corporations set up their management strategies by keeping the environment sustainable? In this study, we will discuss this topic by 3 dimensions and procedures:
1ã Influences on business management made by the direct and indirect benefit parties of the corporations.
2ã The Corporationsâ application of Green Management brings the corporations themselves more Green Values.
3ã Use the past capability to develop a dynamic ability and create a competitive advantage of the corporation.
Normal corporations emphasize on the development of single
strategy, and ignore how to set up ãstrategic agendasã and ãstrategic targetã, and plenty of them are lack of thoughts of integration. According to the point of resource-based view, each corporation shall understand its own value, its special property and its un-imitate resources to create its advantage. In the quick-varying environment, the corporations shall own its ability to increase its advantages by using the point of view of resources to develop a dynamic ability and create its continuing competitive advantage.
This study takes 7 corporations which execute sustainable environment effectively in Taiwan by preceding a Qualitative Research, interview and collect every kind of documents and news, to analyze each of their Green Strategies.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ming-Chu, Yu (chair), Bih-Shiaw Jaw (committee member), Wang, Christina Yu-Ping (chair).
Subjects/Keywords: Environmental sustainability; Resource-based view; Stakeholder; Dynamic capability; Corporate strategy; Green management
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Tseng, M. (2011). The research of strategy use referring to business greening based on dynamic capabilities and strategy map. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0909111-041424
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Tseng, Ming-kun. “The research of strategy use referring to business greening based on dynamic capabilities and strategy map.” 2011. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0909111-041424.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tseng, Ming-kun. “The research of strategy use referring to business greening based on dynamic capabilities and strategy map.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Tseng M. The research of strategy use referring to business greening based on dynamic capabilities and strategy map. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0909111-041424.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Tseng M. The research of strategy use referring to business greening based on dynamic capabilities and strategy map. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2011. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0909111-041424
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University of Tasmania
25.
Sakalayen, QMH.
Strategic role of Australian regional ports in regional development.
Degree: 2014, University of Tasmania
URL: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/5/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis_ex_pub_mat.pdf
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https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/2/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis.pdf
► Despite an increase in worldwide research on the relationship between ports and their regions, studies have mainly centred on hub ports or major container ports…
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▼ Despite an increase in worldwide research on the relationship between ports and their regions, studies have mainly centred on hub ports or major container ports and less attention has been paid to regional ports in the national context. In this thesis, regional ports are defined as ports located outside metropolitan cities, which facilitate regional trade and serve regional producers and businesses. Australian regional ports perform approximately 85% of the national freight task, and have immense strategic potential for regional development. Despite the symbiotic relationship between regional ports and their host regions this area has not been widely researched. This thesis explores strategies for Australian regional ports to make an effective contribution to regional development. This study has adopted a mixed methods research methodology, consisting of semi-structured telephone interviews in the qualitative strand, and a web-based survey in the quantitative strand. The outcome of the telephone interviews led to the development of a conceptual model for Australian regional ports’ contribution to regional development, consisting of three major themes: port sustainability, building on collaborative advantages and active participation of ports in a regional innovation system. Subsequently, an instrument was developed to conduct a web-based survey in the quantitative strand. The empirical results from the survey revealed four pertinent factors with their corresponding strategic initiatives important for Australian regional ports’ involvement in regional development. These factors were ports being interactive and entrepreneurial in the regional innovation system (RIS), collaboration for supply chain efficiency, collaboration with other regional organisations, and ports being proactive for environmental challenges and social responsibility. Pulling together the findings from both strands, the research advocates a place based approach for Australian regional ports to be effectively involved in regional development. This approach is inclusive and collaborative and addresses the issues involved in generating greater policy benefits for a specific place. The place based approach significantly relates to the research findings where systematic regional resource utilisation is important. Academically, the research contributes to revealing the geo-dimensional role (regional enabler) of ports in regional development. It highlights the ways in which ports can actively engage in regional resource configuration efforts with other regional organisations in an interactive, innovative and entrepreneurial way. The findings also have implications for port management, by producing a place oriented port matrix consisting of economic, social, environmental and spatial dimensions for effective regional development involvement; by generating a set of relevant indicators for performance monitoring and reporting; and by gradually introducing a new type of port planning which focuses on collaboration, innovation, and regional resource…
Subjects/Keywords: Australian regional ports; regional development; innovation; collaboration; place-based strategy; sustainability; mixed-method research
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Sakalayen, Q. (2014). Strategic role of Australian regional ports in regional development. (Thesis). University of Tasmania. Retrieved from https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/5/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis_ex_pub_mat.pdf ; https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/2/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis.pdf
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Sakalayen, QMH. “Strategic role of Australian regional ports in regional development.” 2014. Thesis, University of Tasmania. Accessed December 09, 2019.
https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/5/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis_ex_pub_mat.pdf ; https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/2/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis.pdf.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sakalayen, QMH. “Strategic role of Australian regional ports in regional development.” 2014. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Sakalayen Q. Strategic role of Australian regional ports in regional development. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/5/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis_ex_pub_mat.pdf ; https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/2/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis.pdf.
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Council of Science Editors:
Sakalayen Q. Strategic role of Australian regional ports in regional development. [Thesis]. University of Tasmania; 2014. Available from: https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/5/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis_ex_pub_mat.pdf ; https://eprints.utas.edu.au/18706/2/Whole-Sakalayen-thesis.pdf
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Linnaeus University
26.
Azcarate, Amanda.
Att arbeta med komplexa strategier : En fallstudie om hållbarhetsarbetet i Swedbank.
Degree: Management Accounting and Logistics, 2014, Linnaeus University
URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-36335
► Hållbarhetsbegreppet har fått allt större betydelse. I bankvärlden, är det inte en fråga om, utan hur ett företag ska arbeta med hållbarhet. För att…
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▼ Hållbarhetsbegreppet har fått allt större betydelse. I bankvärlden, är det inte en fråga om, utan hur ett företag ska arbeta med hållbarhet. För att uppnå hållbarhet är det viktigt att förstå hur en strategi måste genomföras, ständigt utvecklas och kontrolleras, för att resultaten ska följa i enlighetmed de strategiska målen.
Background:The concept of sustainability has gained increasing relevance. In thebanking world, it is not a matter of if, but how a company should work with sustainability. To achieve sustainability it is important to understand how a strategy must be implemented, constantly developed and controlled for the results to follow in accordance with the strategic objectives.Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify Swedbank's on going work with its sustainability strategy and describe the factors which have affected the control to increase knowledge of how a large financial services company work with sustainability in order to achieve strategic objectives. Methodology: To achieve the purpose, we have worked from a deductive approach where theory provided the framework for empirical data collection. Semi- structured qualitative interviews were conducted with representatives from various levels of the case study company, Swedbank, and these formed the basis of the empirical material. Findings: We conclude that the factors that are most important for service organizations in the continuous control of sustainability are: a strong culture which is based on values rooted in sustainability, a clear communication, organizational structure that encourages responsibility and leadership that include employees in decision making.
Subjects/Keywords: Management Control Systems; Strategy; Sustainability; Financial; Ekonomistyrning; Strategier; Hållbarhet; Tjänsteföretag; Kultur; Ledarskap; Kommunikation
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Azcarate, A. (2014). Att arbeta med komplexa strategier : En fallstudie om hållbarhetsarbetet i Swedbank. (Thesis). Linnaeus University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-36335
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Azcarate, Amanda. “Att arbeta med komplexa strategier : En fallstudie om hållbarhetsarbetet i Swedbank.” 2014. Thesis, Linnaeus University. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-36335.
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Azcarate, Amanda. “Att arbeta med komplexa strategier : En fallstudie om hållbarhetsarbetet i Swedbank.” 2014. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Azcarate A. Att arbeta med komplexa strategier : En fallstudie om hållbarhetsarbetet i Swedbank. [Internet] [Thesis]. Linnaeus University; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-36335.
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Council of Science Editors:
Azcarate A. Att arbeta med komplexa strategier : En fallstudie om hållbarhetsarbetet i Swedbank. [Thesis]. Linnaeus University; 2014. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-36335
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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
27.
JULIO CEZAR AUGUSTO DA SILVA.
[en] ECODESIGN TOOLS FOR PRODUCT DESIGN.
Degree: 2010, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
URL: http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=15300
► [pt] Ferramentas de Ecodesign auxiliam designers a desenvolver produtos menos impactantes ao meio ambiente, entretanto, seu uso por profissionais de projeto no Brasil é mínimo,…
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▼ [pt] Ferramentas de Ecodesign auxiliam designers a
desenvolver produtos menos impactantes ao meio ambiente,
entretanto, seu uso por profissionais de projeto no Brasil é
mínimo, porque a maioria não é adequada ao método de trabalho deste
profissional. Como resultado, designers continuam desenvolvendo
produtos ineficientes, embora estejam sensibilizados para a crise
ambiental. Nesta tese foi desenvolvida uma ferramenta para apoiar o
profissional de design no projeto de produtos eco-eficientes,
adequada às necessidades do designer brasileiro. Para isso, foi
realizada uma pesquisa entre designers para conhecer suas
necessidades de informação ambiental, método de trabalho e relação
com ferramentas de Ecodesign. A seguir, foram levantadas as
ferramentas já existentes, com vista a formular uma compreensão de
sua organização e aplicação no design de produtos. No momento
seguinte, foram compiladas informações ambientais aplicáveis em
projeto de produto, e estas foram organizadas em estratégias e
diretrizes. De posse desses grupos de informações, foi desenvolvido
um protótipo da ferramenta. Por fim, este protótipo foi validado em
situações de uso real e simulado, por designers dentro do grupo que
foi identificado na pesquisa como o que mais necessita de uma
ferramenta. Como resultado, verificou-se que a formatação em
diretrizes é adequada, e que designers se tornam aptos a
desenvolver produtos menos impactantes caso recebam uma ferramenta
adequada a seu método de trabalho.
[en] Ecodesign tools help designers develop products
less impactant to the environment, however, its use by project
professionals in Brazil is minimum, because most of them do not fit
this professional working method. As a result, designers keep
developing inefficient products, although they are sensible to the
environmental crisis. In this thesis, a tool was developed to
support the designer professional in the eco efficient products
project, to fit in the Brazilian designer needs. So, a research
among designers was done so as to know their necessities of the
environmental information, working method and the relation with the
Ecodesign tools. Next, some existing tools were chosen, in order to
understand their organization and application in the design of the
products. Then, environmental information applicable in the project
of the product were compiled, as well as organized in strategies
and guidelines. With these groups of information, a prototype of
this tool was developed. At last, this prototype was validated in
real and simulated situations, by designers from a group that, in
the research, was identified as the one who mostly needed the tool.
As a result, the formatting in guidelines is appropriate, and that
designers are able to develop products less impactants to the
environment in case they receive appropriate tools to the working
method.
Advisors/Committee Members: ALFREDO JEFFERSON DE OLIVEIRA.
Subjects/Keywords: [pt] ESTRATEGIA; [en] STRATEGY; [pt] SUSTENTABILIDADE; [en] SUSTAINABILITY; [pt] ECODESIGN; [en] ECODESIGN
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SILVA, JULIO CEZAR AUGUSTO DA. “[en] ECODESIGN TOOLS FOR PRODUCT DESIGN.” 2010. Thesis, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=15300.
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SILVA, JULIO CEZAR AUGUSTO DA. “[en] ECODESIGN TOOLS FOR PRODUCT DESIGN.” 2010. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
SILVA JCAD. [en] ECODESIGN TOOLS FOR PRODUCT DESIGN. [Internet] [Thesis]. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=15300.
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SILVA JCAD. [en] ECODESIGN TOOLS FOR PRODUCT DESIGN. [Thesis]. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro; 2010. Available from: http://www.maxwell.vrac.puc-rio.br/Busca_etds.php?strSecao=resultado&nrSeq=15300
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28.
Vracheva, Veselina Plamenova.
Three Essays on the Enterprise Strategy for Multinational Firms.
Degree: PhD, 2014, Old Dominion University
URL: 9781321316537
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https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/businessadministration_etds/65
► The enterprise strategy (ES) of the firm is the overarching organizational strategy which reflects the firm's degree of integration with society. It asks, "What…
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▼ The enterprise
strategy (ES) of the firm is the overarching organizational
strategy which reflects the firm's degree of integration with society. It asks, "What do we stand for?" Very little is known about the ES; however, it is an important construct which can deepen our understanding of the stakeholder management process and the firm's long-term performance. Unlike much previous ES research, this three-essay dissertation examines both the nature of and the antecedents for ES in a cross-national setting.
The introductory essay offers a conceptual model describing the organizational identity orientation effects on the multinational enterprise's (MNE) ES. Additionally, it shows the interactive effects between the organizational identity orientation and the institutional identity orientation on the ES.
The second essay utilizes the two theoretically-suggested dimensions of the ES—
scope and
type—to develop an ES measure. A computer-aided text analysis of 439 stakeholder letters of multinational and US firms revealed the presence of ES language. A reliable and valid ES measure was then constructed. A subsequent analysis produced ES configurations which broadly align with the four ideal ES types of Meznar, Chrisman, and Carroll (1991)—Narrow Defensive, Narrow Offensive, Broad Defensive and Broad Offensive.
This research is extended in a third essay examining the impact of the diversity in the MNE's environment on the ES. Using a multi-level analysis, this study first explores the effects of the top management team's (TMT) and the board of directors' (BOD) gender diversity, the TMT functional diversity, and the BOD's stakeholder representation on the levels of the ES integration of 287 MNEs from 30 countries in 2011. The moderating effects on the above relationships emerging from the political culture of an MNE's home country are also tested. According to the findings, gender diversity in the upper echelons positively influences the level of ES integration. This relationship is moderated by the political culture of the home country. The BOD stakeholder representation also positively influences the level of ES integration, but this relationship is not influenced by the MNE's home-country political culture. Finally, the relationship between the top management team functional diversity and the dependent variable is not significant.
Advisors/Committee Members: William Q. Judge, Barbara Bartkus, Timothy Madden, Edward Markowski.
Subjects/Keywords: Sustainability; Multinational firms; Enterprise strategy; Business Administration, Management, and Operations; Strategic Management Policy
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vracheva, Veselina Plamenova. “Three Essays on the Enterprise Strategy for Multinational Firms.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Old Dominion University. Accessed December 09, 2019.
9781321316537 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/businessadministration_etds/65.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vracheva, Veselina Plamenova. “Three Essays on the Enterprise Strategy for Multinational Firms.” 2014. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Vracheva VP. Three Essays on the Enterprise Strategy for Multinational Firms. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Old Dominion University; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: 9781321316537 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/businessadministration_etds/65.
Council of Science Editors:
Vracheva VP. Three Essays on the Enterprise Strategy for Multinational Firms. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Old Dominion University; 2014. Available from: 9781321316537 ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/businessadministration_etds/65
RMIT University
29.
Teh, W.
Strategic implementation of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy - a McKinsey seven S's approach.
Degree: 2013, RMIT University
URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160512
► This thesis is a study of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy adoption and implementation, how can it be measured and what influences it. The McKinsey…
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▼ This thesis is a study of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy adoption and implementation, how can it be measured and what influences it. The McKinsey Seven S’s (7S’s) Framework is used as a foundation for the development of an evaluation metric, the Organizational Eco-Sustainability Index (OESI). The OESI is then used in this research to numerically assess and then compare the extent of eco-sustainability practices adoption by Australian companies publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Top 200. In Phase 1 of the research, data was collected through document and content analysis of sustainability and/or annual reports of 200 public listed companies on the ASX. 84 companies from significant carbon emitter industry groups: materials, real estate and transportation and from the banking group were then sampled for detailed analysis. A set of metrics (OESI) with 139 criteria derived from the existing research and business literatures, was developed based on an existing risk assessment model and then applied to 15 of the 84 companies. An analysis of the application of the OESI showed that the metric could consistently differentiate the extent of adoption of eco-sustainability policy between companies in one industry, between all companies collectively, between industries and between companies over a 5-year period. The OESI shows that the extent of the adoption of eco-sustainability policy and strategy is different across the four sampled industry groups. And, the banking industry has generally been more active in eco-sustainability practice, compared to other industries in this study. In Phase 2, interviews with senior executives, responsible for their organization’s sustainability confirmed the validity of the dimensions used and the efficacy of the OESI. The OESI provides a snapshot of the company’s current eco-sustainability position and enables them to compare their position relative to their peers in the same and/or across industries. The conclusion from their evaluation of the OESI was that the metric provides the companies with an opportunity to reflect and reassess what dimensions are important for their organization, so that they understand where effort is needed, what resources are required and ultimately, where the degree of difficulty in managing eco-sustainability policy and reporting is to get the desired results and create significant positive impacts, environmentally and economically. The results of a regression analysis in Phase 3 showed that the relationship between the 7 dimensions of the OESI and the dependent variables measuring eco-sustainability were significant, suggesting that the OESI had some predictive value for companies. However, there were no measurable or significant relations between the OESI and business performance, measured by market capitalization, average share return and earnings per share over two consecutive fiscal years (2010-11 and 2011-12). Finally the research revisited the dimensions of the OESI to re-consider and re-assess…
Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; Corporate sustainability; environmental sustainability policy and strategy adoption and implementation; Organizational Eco-Sustainability Index (OESI); performance management; measurement; benchmarking
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Teh, W. (2013). Strategic implementation of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy - a McKinsey seven S's approach. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160512
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Teh, W. “Strategic implementation of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy - a McKinsey seven S's approach.” 2013. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160512.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Teh, W. “Strategic implementation of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy - a McKinsey seven S's approach.” 2013. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Teh W. Strategic implementation of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy - a McKinsey seven S's approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2013. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160512.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Teh W. Strategic implementation of organizational eco-sustainability policy and strategy - a McKinsey seven S's approach. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2013. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160512
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Université Catholique de Louvain
30.
Journeault, Marc.
Eco-control and corporate sustainability strategy.
Degree: 2011, Université Catholique de Louvain
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/76180
► The aim of the thesis is to examine the role and contribution of eco-control to support a corporate sustainability strategy. It examines more specifically four…
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▼ The aim of the thesis is to examine the role and contribution of eco-control to support a corporate
sustainability strategy. It examines more specifically four main research questions: (i) to what extent the eco-control systems may support the corporate
sustainability strategy formulation, (ii) to what extent the eco-control systems may facilitate the deployment of this
strategy within the organization, (iii) to what extent the eco-control systems may assist in the conversion of strategic intentions into actions and (iv) to what extent the eco-control systems may contribute to the improvement of the environmental, social, and economic performance of the firm?
Using three different articles, this thesis sheds light on the role of eco-control support the various phases of
sustainability strategy formulation, implementation and realization. More specifically, this study provides insight into how eco-control systems may support
strategy materialization in order to contribute to
sustainability performance how the influence of eco-control on sustainmability performance may be operationalized within the organization. It also illustrates the synergetic and complementary role played by different types of eco-control systems to translate strategic intentions into tangible actions. Moreover, this thesis shows that the uniqueness of the
sustainability strategy context may provide different results from what has been found for other types of strategies. Specifically, it demonstrates that the adoption of different types of
sustainability strategies may influence not only the type of eco-control systems adopted by an organization, but also their level of deployment. Finally, this thesis sheds light on how the traditional management control systems could be adapted to support a corporate
sustainability strategy by proposing a complete and comprehensive
sustainability balanced scorecard (SBSC) conceptual framework for profit-seeking manufacturing adapted firms.
Globally, this thesis provides insight into several of the numerous challenges faced by organizations and managers when attempting to adopt and implement a
sustainability strategy. More specifically, this study shows that eco-control systems, such as surveillance and liaison mechanisms, may support the formulation of a corporate
sustainability strategy, facilitate the deployment of this
strategy within the organization, assist in the conversion of strategic intentions into actions and contribute to the improvement of the environmental, social, and economic performance of the firm. Moreover, this study illustrates that the eco-control systems, such as
sustainability balanced scorecard, should be implemented by adapting existing systems instead of being developed in parallel. Furthermore, this thesis illustrates the important role palys by stakeholders in the context of corporate
sustainability strategy. Finally, this study has important practical implications for management practices by providing concrete solutions for managers to support the implementation and the…
Advisors/Committee Members: UCL - ECGE - Sciences économiques et de gestion, De Rongé, Yves, Chevalier, Philippe, Swaen, Valérie, Henri, Jean-François, Berland, Nicolas, Marquet-Pondeville, Sophie.
Subjects/Keywords: Eco-control; Sustainability strategy; Environmental strategy; Environmental accounting; Management control systems; Balanced scorecard; Environmental performance; Social performance; Natural resource-based view; Levers of control; Performance measurement systems
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Journeault, M. (2011). Eco-control and corporate sustainability strategy. (Thesis). Université Catholique de Louvain. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/76180
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Journeault, Marc. “Eco-control and corporate sustainability strategy.” 2011. Thesis, Université Catholique de Louvain. Accessed December 09, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/76180.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Journeault, Marc. “Eco-control and corporate sustainability strategy.” 2011. Web. 09 Dec 2019.
Vancouver:
Journeault M. Eco-control and corporate sustainability strategy. [Internet] [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 09].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/76180.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Journeault M. Eco-control and corporate sustainability strategy. [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/76180
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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