Towards a standardised management system for corporate sustainable development

被引：27

作者：

Asif, Muhammad ^{[1
]}

Searcy, Cory ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] College of Business Administration, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh

[2] Ryerson University, Toronto

来源：

TQM Journal | 2014年 / 26卷 / 05期

关键词：

Baldrige criteria for performance excellence (BCPE); European framework for quality management (EFQM); Global reporting initiative (GRI); Standardized management system; Sustainable development; Triple bottom line;

D O I：

10.1108/TQM-08-2012-0057

中图分类号：

C93 [管理学];

学科分类号：

12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;

摘要：

Purpose - The systematic implementation and assessment of corporate sustainable development is difficult in the absence of a structured approach. The existing management systems and frameworks do not provide a balanced approach to the management of the triple bottom line of sustainable development. The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibility of developing a sustainable development management system (SDMS) and provides a basic framework for such a system. Design/methodology/approach - The paper reviews the approaches that can be employed to embody the various elements of a SDMS - including underlying values, system requirements, continual improvement, and assessment approaches. Advantages and disadvantages of developing a SDMS are also reviewed. Findings - Descriptive guidelines augmented by prescriptive requirements could provide a comprehensive guide to corporate sustainable development management and assessment through a hybrid approach. A basic structure for the descriptive guidelines, prescriptive requirements, and assessment approaches is provided. Practical implications - The paper could provide a needed starting point for managers to structure their thinking related to their organisation's sustainability initiatives. Originality/value - The existing systems and guidelines addressing sustainable development are characterised by several limitations. This paper provides a unique framework for corporate sustainable development that has not been addressed in previous publications. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

引用

页码：411 / 430

页数：19

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