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A Model for Improving the Adoption of Sustainability in the Context of Globalization and Innovation

A Model for Improving the Adoption of Sustainability in the Context of Globalization and Innovation
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Author(s): David L. Rainey (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 22
Source title: Technological, Managerial and Organizational Core Competencies: Dynamic Innovation and Sustainable Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Farley Simon Nobre (Federal University of Parana, Brazil), David Walker (University of Birmingham, UK)and Robert J. Harris (The University of Wolverhampton Business School, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-165-8.ch002

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Abstract

This chapter presents the foundations of a conceptual model for connecting the key elements necessary for corporations to adopt sustainability in the context of the global economy and strategic innovation. While there are numerous theories and practical methods for managing in a national or even regional markets, most of them lack the sophistication necessary for leading change in a global business environment. With the advent of globalization, the complexities of doing business on a global basis have increased dramatically over the last two decades. While sustainability involves many perspectives, strategies, actions, and management constructs, the chapter focuses on how global corporations employ strategic innovations in response to the driving forces in the global economy and how they can improve their level of management sophistication in a turbulent business environment. The model incorporates the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development in creating the solutions, systems and structures for doing business in the global economy. It focuses on strategic innovations that provide more positive aspects and fewer negative ones. Sustainability and sustainable development are based on proactive strategies and actions that exceed expectations and outperform peers and competitors alike. Strategic innovations are dramatic changes that have the potential to create dramatic new solutions that create exceptional value and eliminate or reduce negative effects and impacts. Strategic innovations include radical technological innovations, business model innovations, product developments, and organizational developments that are game changers.

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