Our one-page Research Insights provide snapshots of the latest, most credible academic research on key sustainability topics. Leading researchers identify the most significant articles on management. These articles are then distilled into plain-language summaries highlighting the key contributions and takeaways for managers.
The voluntary actions taken by businesses to improve the social conditions of stakeholders, such as giving to charities or improving employee working conditions, are an ... Read More »
Rudeness and conflict in the workplace can kill employee productivity. Negative social environments where incivility prevail create vicious cycles where employees reciprocate these behaviours — ... Read More »
In April 2005, Nike surprised the business community by suddenly releasing its global database of nearly 750 factories worldwide. No laws presently require a company ... Read More »
Recent corporate scandals have drawn public attention toward the ethics of firms. Although researchers have demonstrated a small correlation between the ethical activities (broadly speaking, ... Read More »
Managers and executives from all industries are now considering whether environmental certifications are right for their business given that many companies believe customers will pay ... Read More »
Many companies are setting internal or public goals around sustainability — for example, reducing environmental impacts or increasing employee participation in corporate citizenship activities. Some ... Read More »
Customers increasingly want to deal with socially and environmentally conscious businesses. This presents opportunities for small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners to develop new areas of competitive advantage. Capitalizing on sustainability opportunities can lead to longevity, but requires managers who can integrate a sustainable development framework into their company’s strategy.
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A key place to find new value is corporate social responsibility (CSR) — initiatives that drive economics as well as social or environmental agendas. But most of the research in this area has focused on large firms. How do small companies identify and leverage CSR opportunities?
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Some small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been climbing onboard the sustainability bandwagon due to increasing stakeholder pressures. In the case of U.S. wineries, concerns around endangered species preservation and agricultural chemical use contributed to the development of a voluntary sustainability code by the industry’s largest trade association, the Wine Institute.
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Limited research has examined the strategies small firms use to reduce environmental impacts. It is often assumed these firms don’t have the resources to undertake voluntary, beyond-compliance initiatives. Can small firms truly go beyond the basics and form proactive environmental strategies?
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