Foundations of sustainable business : theory, function, and strategy

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Title:

Author:

Sanders, Nada R., author.

ISBN:

9781394208968

Personal Author:

Sanders, Nada R., author.

Edition:

Third edition.

Physical Description:

pages cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Abstract:

"We designed this book to show how and why business every aspect of business must focus on sustainability -first introducing business topics as they are traditionally presented in a business or MBA program, then explaining how each topic has changed in light of the sustainability imperative. By integrating cases of social and environmental leadership in the private sector, we present the various managerial-class disciplines in a new light. We eschew the traditional economic single-mindedness of managerial decision-making and instead foster an appreciation for the social and environmental ramifications of business decisions, both to avoid risk (defensive strategy) and to find new ways to create value (proactive strategy)"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Management -- Environmental aspects.

Industries -- Environmental aspects.

Business enterprises -- Environmental aspects.

Sustainable development.

Added Author:

Wood, John D., 1980-

Added Corporate Author:

John Wiley & Sons,

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An insightful and easy-to-follow introduction to the defining business sustainability issues of our generation

Describing sustainable business from the perspective of management, Nada R. Sanders and John D. Wood explain how and why increased consumer and regulatory pressure for sustainable performance is driving changes in core business functions, legal frameworks, metrics, reporting, and more. Clear and accessible chapters offer comprehensive, well-balanced coverage of key concepts in social, economic, and environmental sustainability, supported by original case studies, real-world examples, practice quizzes, and other learning tools.

Now in its third edition, Foundations of Sustainable Business; Theory, Function, and Strategy provides a thorough introduction to the social and environmental issues defining contemporary markets and societies. Designed to prepare aspiring business leaders to tackle urgent problems with a direct impact on their firms' bottom lines, this respected textbook employs a qualitative learning process that walks students through the application of sustainability concepts to leadership, finance, accounting, risk management, marketing, supply chain management, and operations.

Written by a business thought-leader and a public interest policy expert, Foundations of Sustainable Business: Theory, Function, and Strategy, Third Edition is an excellent primary or supplementary textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in business administration, management, and marketing. It is also an invaluable resource for business leaders looking for an intuitive and incisive introduction to sustainability concepts relevant to modern professionals, managers, and executives.