Integrating UN Sustainable Development Goals into family business practices: a perspective article

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作者
Hanna, Bavly [1 ]
Xu, Guandong [1 ]
Wang, Xianzhi [1 ]
Hossain, Jahangir [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Technol Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
关键词
UN sustainable development goals; Family business; Sustainable practices; Inclusive development; SOCIOEMOTIONAL WEALTH; FIRM PERFORMANCE; OWNERSHIP; DIMENSIONS; ENGAGEMENT; INNOVATION; MODEL;
D O I
10.1108/JFBM-10-2023-0243
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
PurposeThis paper explores the potential for family businesses (FBs) to play a pivotal role in advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It seeks to elucidate how FBs' inherent strengths and values can be harnessed to integrate sustainable practices within their operational paradigms.Design/methodology/approachThe authors employed a literature review to synthesize all the information and identify how FBs' desire to pass on a healthy company to future generations encourages sustainable practices.FindingsFBs have the potential to contribute significantly to not only their own sustainability but also the broader well-being of society by aligning with the SDGs.Originality/valueThis paper provides practical insights for stakeholders, policymakers and business leaders seeking to foster a more inclusive and environmentally responsible economic landscape.
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页码:1203 / 1211
页数:9
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