Framework For Sustainable Growth Research Articles

Dynamic capabilities and asset orchestration

AbstractIn recent years, the theory of dynamic capabilities (DC) has become more sophisticated and has become a framework for sustainable growth through strategic innovation in companies. The “asset orchestration” function, a core concept of DC, connects various types of knowledge (assets) in an entrepreneurial manner and realizes the recombination, modification, and transformation of existing knowledge (assets) for the purpose of developing new businesses, new products, and so forth. However, the dynamic mechanism of such asset orchestration is largely unclarified in previous studies. This paper derives a dynamic theoretical model of asset orchestration and the components of DC necessary for companies to respond to the uncertainty of business environments and the speed of environmental change. Using the findings of the derived theoretical model, this paper analyzes in‐depth case studies of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which is currently attracting worldwide attention as a core company in the semiconductor industry, to verify the validity of the theoretical model.

Ouverture de 'Emerging Issues of Sustainability Management'

The economies of many developed countries are increasingly marked by businesses focused on a hard-liberal spiral. In global markets, companies are nowadays exposed to socio-environmental forces on a vast scale. This calls for a modern code of corporate social responsibility that clearly demonstrates the company’s global corporate responsibility in the overall framework of sustainable growth. On the demand side, moreover, consumption styles will progressively change increasing the degree of satisfaction and fulfilment of people in any place of the world. The result is represented by a ‘Transformative Development’, which will compel a “win-win” situation with an overall better life quality, labour conditions and a healthy economy, which can ensure lasting wellbeing and respect for life in an entirely sustainable environment.

Measurement model of passengers’ expectations of airport service quality

The Thai aviation industry is projected to maintain steady growth due to an increase in flights and passengers, which will be supported by expanded air transport infrastructure. Along with handling the logistical demands imposed by increased traffic, airports must improve their quality of services, efficiency, and attentiveness to passengers’ needs so as to maintain high customer ratings. The objective of this study was to create a model for measuring airport quality by using confirmatory factor analysis to identify passengers’ expectations. The sample consisted of 1037 randomly selected passengers flying on domestic Thai airlines. The resulting model consists of seven dimensions of service quality: security, check-in, wayfinding, airport environment, access, arrival services, and airport facilities. This set of dimensions is complementary to previous research and can help airport regulators to better understand the actual needs of airport users and plan airport development accordingly. To strengthen Thailand’s economy within a framework of sustainable growth, it is important to provide passengers with more attractive services so that they will become repeat customers.

Developing a framework for sustainable growth of flexible learning opportunities

ABSTRACTFlexible learning increases access to higher education, particularly for traditionally undeserved students. First-time entrants, who may lack the cultural capital to be successful, may also be more likely to participate in flexible learning than traditional students, and particularly in online and blended courses. We posit that success for all students enrolling in flexible forms of learning can be achieved through course design and responsive pedagogies. For these efforts to be successful, competency frameworks must be developed, and initial and ongoing training provided for teaching staff. This paper discusses a theory-based and practice-informed framework for the scalable expansion of flexible learning, which in our case, encompassed online learning, blended learning, competency-based education, and open educational resources. We provide a context for the framework, introduce the framework, discuss the steps for developing and implementing it, and share initial findings and implications.

Towards the Efficiency of Municipal Solid Waste Management in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Case Study of Lubumbashi

This paper provides an overview on the state of Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) in Lubumbashi, D.R Congo. To meet the recently proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), establishment of efficient waste management techniques and strategies geared towards monetizing waste in the framework of sustainable growth is inevitable. Solid waste categorization and collection in conjunction with recycle, reuse and revalue are efficient approaches that can be employed to overcome waste management problems affecting development in the neighborhoods and districts of Lubumbashi. Findings from this work reveal that there are no distinction between waste categories, especially the biodegradable waste fraction of various municipalities (p>0.05) and other types waste examined in the study. However, significant fraction of construction waste was observed within dissimilar municipalities (p<0.05). This notwithstanding, the municipality of Lubumbashi generates more waste fractions (212%) than Katuba (114.20%), Kamalondo (58.25%) and Kenya (52.21%). Notably, Kampemba municipality produce more composite waste (54.5%) than others municipalities (p<0.05). The lowest amount of composite waste comes from Kamalondo Township with 20.4% proportion. Within the hazardous waste category, different toxic waste levels were found in four major municipalities (p<0.05). Overall, Kamalondo municipality waste is adjudged poorly managed with high amount of non-retrieved waste than other municipalities (p<0.05) though, the amount of hazardous waste generated in Lubumbashi (71.47%) is higher than other solid waste category observed. From the data set obtained, a conceptual model was developed to effectively manage the solid waste generated in Lubumbashi city.

Natural capital: valuing the planet

Hard-hitting recommendations for what must be done to manage global natural capital and reverse environmental destruction Natural capital is what nature provides to us for free. Renewables-like species-keep on coming, provided we do not drive them towards extinction. Non-renewables-like oil and gas-can only be used once. Together, they are the foundation that ensures our survival and well-being, and the basis of all economic activity. In the face of the global, local, and national destruction of biodiversity and ecosystems, economist Dieter Helm here offers a crucial set of strategies for establishing natural capital policy that is balanced, economically sustainable, and politically viable. Helm shows why the commonly held view that environmental protection poses obstacles to economic progress is false, and he explains why the environment must be at the very core of economic planning. He presents the first real attempt to calibrate, measure, and value natural capital from an economic perspective and goes on to outline a stable new framework for sustainable growth. Bristling with ideas of immediate global relevance, Helm's book shifts the parameters of current environmental debate. As inspiring as his trailblazing The Carbon Crunch, this volume will be essential reading for anyone concerned with reversing the headlong destruction of our environment.

An expanded accounting framework for sustainable growth: Focus on the relationship between a focal firm and its stakeholders

In contrast to current accounting principles, which have focused on financial information about the reporting entity, this study suggests that attention should be paid to the information about relationships between a focal firm and its stakeholders. That is, we could more accurately assess the sustainability of a firm’s profit and growth by considering both its financial outcomes and business relationships. The rationale of the suggestion is that firms which facilitate mutual profitability between themselves and their stakeholders are more likely to achieve cooperative relationships and consequently enjoy better financial performance and sustainable growth than those who pursue their profitability in an exclusive way. This study therefore suggests that principles of accounting should embrace not only the incomes of a firm and its consolidations (subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements) but also those of its stakeholders, such as suppliers.

An expanded accounting framework for sustainable growth: Focus on the relationship between a focal firm and its stakeholders

In contrast to current accounting principles, which have focused on financial information about the reporting entity, this study suggests that attention should be paid to the information about relationships between a focal firm and its stakeholders. That is, we could more accurately assess the sustainability of a firm’s profit and growth by considering both its financial outcomes and business relationships. The rationale of the suggestion is that firms which facilitate mutual profitability between themselves and their stakeholders are more likely to achieve cooperative relationships and consequently enjoy better financial performance and sustainable growth than those who pursue their profitability in an exclusive way. This study therefore suggests that principles of accounting should embrace not only the incomes of a firm and its consolidations (subsidiaries, associates and joint arrangements) but also those of its stakeholders, such as suppliers.

Global Capitalism and Sustainable Growth. From Global Products to Network Globalisation

From the beginning of 2010s and up to these years, a fourth phase of globalisation produced a structural change in networks competition. Over the last years, a neo-liberal spiral in the search for minimal production and marketing costs increasingly marked firms. As a result, companies are nowadays exposed to socio-environmental forces on a vast scale, facing the new drivers of global capitalism that specifically regard Health; Energy; Food; Communication. This calls for a modern code of corporate social responsibility that clearly demonstrates the company’s global corporate responsibility in the overall framework of sustainable growth.

Ouverture de ‘Corporate Responsibility &amp; Market-Space Competition’

Business globalisation has led to a growing awareness of social and environmental issues, and – in more general terms - the sustainable growth of those organizations involved. Firms are nowadays exposed to socio-environmental forces on a vast scale. This calls for a modern code of corporate social responsibility that clearly demonstrates the company’s global corporate responsibility in the overall framework of sustainable growth.