Using Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) as an organisational learning tool to raise management awareness of the eco-sustainability challenge and to facilitate operational problem solving
ISBN
978-1-902546-93-3
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2011-07-03
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper introduces Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) as an organisational learning tool which should help managers of manufacturing firms to build awareness and understanding of the eco-sustainability challenge. In order to achieve that, the literature and case studies are used to analyse the drivers of the eco-sustainability challenge as well as their impact on innovation in the form of eco-efficiency and eco-effectiveness. Better understanding supports management to deal with this challenge and to sustain competitive advantage. CLD are a useful tool to structure and visualise components of the sustainability challenge and to highlight important cause-effect relations between components.
Language
English
Keywords
Sustainability challenge
management awareness
Causal Loop Diagrams
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
18th International Annual EurOMA Conference: Exploring interfaces
Publisher
European Operations Management Association
Publisher place
Brüssel
Volume
ENV115
Event Title
18th European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Conference
Event Location
Cambridge, UK
Event Date
03.-06.07.2011
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
205999