Managing Sustainable Business: An Executive Education Case and Textbook

This book provides a managerial framework for Sustainable Business, with 32 texts and case studies from various sectors, tested in executive education programs. It emphasizes balancing competitiveness and profitability with environmental and social risks, using a systematic approach to strategic analysis and business planning. It helps broaden the understanding of sustainable performance and creates business value from sustainability opportunities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 682 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2018
Publisher: Springer

This comprehensive book provides a wealth of insights and practical strategies for managing sustainable business practices. It offers a comprehensive managerial framework for sustainable business, encompassing 32 texts and case studies drawn from a diverse range of business sectors. The case studies have been specifically developed and tested in executive education programs at renowned business schools, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness in real-world contexts.

At the heart of this book lies the fundamental belief that achieving sustainable business success requires a delicate balance between managing competitiveness and profitability, while also addressing the political, social, and ecological risks and opportunities inherent in the business context. By embracing this holistic approach, sustainable businesses can adapt rapidly to the ever-changing demands and challenges of both markets and societies.

The book presents a comprehensive framework that guides executives through a systematic process of strategic analysis, business planning, risk management, issue management, stakeholder engagement, sustainable business development, strategic differentiation, business model innovation, and the development of dynamic capabilities. This framework aims to broaden the understanding of sustainable performance by safeguarding business value against sustainability risks and creating new business value from sustainability opportunities.

Throughout the book, real-world examples and case studies illustrate the practical application of the proposed strategies, showcasing the successes and challenges encountered by businesses across various industries. The authors, who are experts in their respective fields, provide valuable insights and recommendations to help organizations navigate the complex terrain of sustainable business management.

Whether you are a business executive, a sustainability practitioner, or a student interested in sustainable business, this book offers a valuable resource for understanding and implementing sustainable practices. It provides a roadmap for building resilient, profitable, and socially responsible organizations that can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

Weight: 1266g
Dimension: 243 x 165 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789402411423
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019