Author:
Ghobadian Abby,Viney Howard,James Philip,Lui Jonathan
Abstract
Many corporations across the world are experiencing growing
pressure to incorporate environmental issues into their strategic
decision‐making process. This pressure characterizes the increased
global significance of the environment. Examines the extent to which the
issue is recognized by UK corporations, and how the environment affects
corporate business planning. Additionally, reflects on the key
motivational factors leading to the adoption of environmental policies,
and comments on the nature of those influences. The key findings show
that UK companies recognize the environment is an issue, but that the
degree of importance attached is based on a variety of factors,
resulting from unique corporate perceptions of opportunity and threat.
Companies are generally concerned with meeting legal compliance levels
and obtaining cost saving, without undertaking high levels of
investment. Some companies are, however, seeking to become
“environmental managers”, having identified the existence of
opportunities for achieving competitive advantage.
Subject
Management Science and Operations Research,General Business, Management and Accounting
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