Die sehr stark durch Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten geprägten kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KMU) sind maßgebliche Träger des Strukturwandels in Deutschland. KMU werden insgesamt als "innovativ" und "kreativ" charakterisiert. Dennoch zeigen sich deutliche Unterschiede zwischen den KMU. An...

To curb global warming man has to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) created to the atmosphere by human activities, and it cannot neglect the efforts of corporate communities. Indeed, companiesa direct emissions are dwarfed by supply chain GHGs from an industry sector. No matter to prepare...

Introduction -- Contours of an emerging field: historical development of B&NE research -- Journals in which b&ne research has been published -- Citation counts of B&NE research -- Network mapping of the B&NE field -- The field matures : multiple conversations of the contemporary B&NE field --...

Introduction / Benjamin W. Redekop, Deborah Rigling Gallagher, and Rian Satterwhite -- The seven unsustainabilities of mainstream leadership / Jem Bendell, Richard Little, and Neil Sutherland -- A case for universal contexts : intersections of the biosphere, systems, and justice using a critical...

"The book provides the reader a deeper understanding on environmental management and concerns regarding sustainability of the planet. In explaining the issues, "nexus" between issues is emphasized that is generally missed in most of the books with examples and visuals" --

What sustainability has come to mean -- The green bundle -- No substitute for quality -- A status update -- A healthy perspective -- Put money in context -- An emotional connection -- The pitfalls of greenwashing -- Sending a clear signal -- Conclusion : reaching the convenient environmentalist

"This book focuses on ethics and sustainability as it relates to managing a global supply chain. It also sheds light on ethical and sustainable supply chain management with respect to global supply chains by using cases, qualitative studies, literature reviews, empirical results and analysis of...

There is a direct correlation between the state of environment and environmental quality perception of individuals residing in the geographical entity. This study, working on the assumption that the more the awareness of quality environment the more the tendency to improve it examined the...

Myanmar's long isolation from international markets and sources of finance historically limited development, and thus, the pressure on its environment. Many of its resources remain relatively intact, despite an absence of effective environmental regulations. Yet, as the country integrates into...