FOSTERING A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY BY INTRODUCING PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Luciano Ferreira Da Silva,Wilson Marcena Rodrigues,Arnoldo Jose De Hoyos Guevara,Nadia Pedrosa Fernandes,Luciana Magalhães Girardin Pimentel Rodrigues

doi:10.24212/2179-3565.2018v9i1p16-26

Abstract

This conceptual article has as main aim described the project management as a factor to improve the sustainability of society. To do so, it is necessary to understand the project attributes and the changes in perspectives when adopting project management as a practice to promote sustainability. The discussion proposed here uses a heuristic method searching for patterns in the academic literature and in organizations to build arguments that can aid in the dissemination of project management practices. It is worthy to notice that it is not our intention here to deal with these issues in depth, but to encourage a discussion so that issues can be raised and solutions can emerge. Then, in addition to the question of sustainability in project management, we also added a discussion about the incorporation or greater stimulus to the use of project management practices in the public segment. There is a risk of being superficial in the discussion presents here, but the reason to integrated several contents is because it is not possible to describe a more sustainable society without addressing all segments.

Highlights

The use of natural resources followed an extractive orientation at several moments in the humanity history
Some may even say that in many private sectors, change has taken place by obligation, but even in those cases if we prove progress towards sustainability, it is advisable to support such practices
The use of project management practices can contribute to greater effectiveness of activities and better reach of results

Summary

Introduction

The use of natural resources followed an extractive orientation at several moments in the humanity history. It is necessary to insert project management in the discussion proposed here. This field of knowledge presents in the administration helps in the introduction of the necessary changes that incorporate the sustainability in the activities of the organizations, including both segments: the public and the private one. The discussion proposed here aims to answer the following question: how project management can improve sustainability in a society?

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Conclusion