scholarly journals Understanding Interdependencies among Social Sustainability Evaluation Criteria in an Emerging Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Vafadarnikjoo ◽  
Hadi Badri Ahmadi ◽  
Benjamin Thomas Hazen ◽  
James J. H. Liou
Keyword(s):  
Social Issues ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Sustainability Evaluation ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Fuzzy Matrix ◽  
Sustainability Criteria

Organizations need to consider the triple bottom line (3BL) model of sustainability to maintain competitiveness in global markets. Of 3BL, environmental and economic sustainability pillars are more often discussed, as they are most directly related to a firm’s bottom line and regulatory compliance. Unfortunately, social sustainability receives relatively little attention even though it remains a significant threat to organizational sustainment, particularly in emerging economies. This study builds upon a social sustainability evaluation framework to investigate the interrelationships among social sustainability criteria in an effort to better understand how to improve social sustainability performance. A unique hybrid of interpretive structural modeling (ISM) and hesitant fuzzy matrix of cross impact multiplications applied to classification (HF-MICMAC) methodology is introduced and employed to determine the interrelationships (drivers and dependences) among social sustainability criteria. Then, a manufacturing company is used as the backdrop to test the efficacy of the expanded framework. The findings can aid industry decision-makers, especially in developing countries, to better understand and manage social issues, improve social dimension of sustainability, enhance the sustainability in operations and shift towards sustainable development.

scholarly journals Socio-Problematization of Green Chemistry: Enriching Systems Thinking and Social Sustainability by Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Marcelino ◽  
Jesper Sjöström ◽  
Carlos Alberto Marques
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Chemistry Education ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
The Social

The current research on systems thinking criticizes the additive nature of green chemistry (GC) not being supportive of systems thinking to achieve holism in its practices. This paper argues that systems thinking should comprise of the social issues, and, therefore, it studies renowned papers by GC pioneers and reviews on the field regarding how they address the social dimension of sustainability. It points out how GC has ignored social sustainability in its discourses, practices, and evaluations, leading to a reductionist interpretation of sustainability. Then, this paper presents some challenges to be overcome in order to achieve balanced sustainability. A systemic chemical thinking is advocated, considering chemistry in culture and chemistry as culture, expanding the chemistry rationality from ontological and technological dimensions into the epistemological and ethical ones. It is then discussed how chemistry education can help to promote sustainability in a broad and systemic way.

scholarly journals Towards an Understanding of Hydrogen Supply Chains: A Structured Literature Review Regarding Sustainability Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 11652
Author(s):  
Sebastian Fredershausen ◽  
Henrik Lechte ◽  
Mathias Willnat ◽  
Tobias Witt ◽  
Christine Harnischmacher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Hydrogen Distribution ◽  
Sustainability Evaluation ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Hydrogen Supply ◽  
Application Fields ◽  
Structured Literature Review

Hydrogen technologies have received increased attention in research and development to foster the shift towards carbon-neutral energy systems. Depending on the specific production techniques, transportation concepts, and application areas, hydrogen supply chains (HSCs) can be anything from part of the energy transition problem to part of the solution: Even more than battery-driven electric mobility, hydrogen is a polyvalent technology and can be used in very different contexts with specific positive or negative sustainability impacts. Thus, a detailed sustainability evaluation is crucial for decision making in the context of hydrogen technology and its diverse application fields. This article provides a comprehensive, structured literature review in the context of HSCs along the triple bottom line dimensions of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, analyzing a total of 288 research papers. As a result, we identify research gaps mostly regarding social sustainability and the supply chain stages of hydrogen distribution and usage. We suggest further research to concentrate on these gaps, thus strengthening our understanding of comprehensive sustainability evaluations for HSCs, especially in social sustainability evaluation. In addition, we provide an additional approach for discussion by adding literature review results from neighboring fields, highlighting the joint challenges and insights regarding sustainability evaluation.

HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE AND CAUSAL RELATIONSHIPS OF BARRIERS TO SOCIAL DIMENSION IN SSCM VIA NOVEL DEMATEL-ISM INTEGRATED APPROACH

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Jih-Kuang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Structure ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Causal Relationships ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Integrated Method

Abstract: Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) encompasses a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) consisting of : a) economic benefits, b)environmental protection, and c) social responsibility. Previous studies have focused solely on profitability or environmental dimensions while generally neglecting the social dimension. Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) techniques can identify causal relationships and hierarchical structure among factors, two techniques are commonly used separately or also may be integrated per their common characteristics with a relatively small computational burden. However, conventional DEMATEL-ISM integrated method has notable drawbacks and may not provide accurate analysis results. The purpose of the present study is to suggest the novel DEMATEL-ISM integrated approach to improve the shortage of conventional DEMATEL-ISM integrated method as well as investigate the hierarchical structure and causal relationship of social dimension barriers for SSCM implementation. A series of 13 barriers to SSCM social dimension implementation were identified and placed into a five-layer hierarchical structure. The most important barriers were found in addition to lack of government support and low market demand for sustainable products, and causal relationships among barriers were also identified for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area of China. Key words: SSCM social dimension; DEMATEL-ISM integrated; Hierarchical structure and causal relationships

scholarly journals Evaluating the Social Sustainability Criteria of Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing Industries: A Role of BWM in MCDM

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-194
Author(s):  
Maryam Khokhar ◽  
◽  
Yumei Hou ◽  
Muhammad Asim Rafique ◽  
Wasim Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
The Social

Supply chain management firms are gradually pressurized to incorporate social sustainability practices to address social issues. Though, the researchers emphasized on different dimensions of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), i.e., social, environmental and economic but fewer considered the social aspect of sustainability. The purpose of this research is to take into account the social dimension of sustainability into manufacturing industries. The social dimension of sustainability as compared to other sustainable, has severe adverse impact across supply chains. In order to demonstrate the applicability and efficiency of social sustainability in supply chain management, a sample of 53 practitioners of Pakistani manufacturing companies has been selected to prioritize and evaluate the SCSS criteria by applying a decision-making multi-criteria method called the best worst method (BWM). The criteria of the study are ranked according to their average weight achieved through BWM. The criterion employment practices has been chosen as the most significant criterion while cultural values criterion is considered as least important. The results of this study are helpful for industry managers, practitioners and decision-makers to take the decisions for the implementation of social criteria to enhance the social sustainability that lead to sustainable development.

scholarly journals A Unique Transdisciplinary Engineering-Based Integrated Approach for the Design of Temporary Refugee Housing Using Kano, HOQ/QFD, TRIZ, AD, ISM and DSM Tools

Designs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Daniel Moran ◽  
Atila Ertas ◽  
Utku Gulbulak
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Design Problems ◽  
Design Structure ◽  
Function Design ◽  
Complex Engineering ◽  
Design Conflicts

The continued displacement of refugees from their homes and homelands (now greater than 50 million people worldwide) places increased focus and attention on evolving the designs of temporary housing that is available to be provided to the refugee population, especially in rural areas where housing does not already exist and must be constructed in very little time. Complex engineering problems involving social issues, such as this case study, benefit from the use of Integrated Transdisciplinary (TD) Tools (ITDT) to effectively and efficiently address the design questions related to them. The integrated use of TD Tools such as Kano Analysis, KJ Diagrams, Critical to Quality (CTQ), House of Quality (HOQ)/Quality Function Design (QFD), Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Axiomatic Design (AD), Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), and Design Structure Matrix (DSM) through an end-to-end unique design process leads to innovation and elimination of design conflicts for especially complicated design problems. The objective of this study is to examine the design of temporary refugee housing using integrated TD tools mentioned above. This research concludes that the use of the ITDT approach provides an innovative, decoupled design.

scholarly journals Panggilan Sosial Gereja Berdasarkan Pelayanan Yesus dalam Lukas 4:18-19: Sebuah Upaya Merevitalisasi Pelayanan Gereja

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-112
Author(s):  
Herry Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Social Issues ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Church Ministry ◽  
Book Of Isaiah ◽  
The Third ◽  
Greco Roman ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Church

Salah satu unsur penting dalam pelayanan gereja yang terabaikan adalah peran sosial gereja untuk mewujudkan kesejahteraan. Padahal warga jemaat berhadapan dengan berbagai isu sosial. Salah satu yang cukup krusial adalah kemiskinan. Dalam upaya merevitalisasi pelayanan gereja, salah satu yang perlu diwujudkan adalah integrasi antara kepedulian sosial dan pelayanan gereja. Artikel ini akan menjelaskan bahwa gereja memiliki panggilan dan tanggung jawab sosial. Fondasi bagi gagasan ini adalah karakteristik pelayanan Yesus yang termuat dalam Lukas 4:18-19, yang merupakan kutipan dari Yesaya 61:1-2; 58:6. Berdasarkan penggunaan Yesaya 61:1-2 yang dikombinasikan dengan Yesaya 58:6, artikel ini menunjukkan bahwa penulis Injil Ketiga memodifikasi kutipan tersebut untuk memperkuat karakteristik sosial dalam pelayanan Yesus. Dimensi sosial pelayanan Yesus merupakan landasan penting untuk membangun pelayanan gerejawi yang memiliki kesadaran sosial untuk membentuk kehidupan umat secara menyeluruh. Dalam menguraikan gagasannya, artikel ini akan menerapkan metode kualitatif yang berorientasi pada studi literatur dan analisis hermeneutika. Adapun pendekatan hermeneutika yang akan diterapkan berfokus pada pembacaan Injil sebagai biografi Yunani-Romawi. Prinsip-prinsip yang umum digunakan dalam metode kritik naratif juga akan diterapkan. Karena adanya kutipan dari Kitab Yesaya, pendekatan hermenutika yang digunakan juga akan menganalisis cara penulis Injil Ketiga menggunakan teks Yesaya tersebut. Artikel ini akan berfokus pada tiga aspek, yaitu karakteristik sosial Injil Ketiga, karakteristik sosial pelayanan Yesus berdasarkan Lukas 4:18-19, dan implikasi dimensi sosial pelayanan Yesus bagi upaya revitalisasi pelayanan gereja. One important element that neglected in church ministry is the social responsibility of the church in realizing the well-being of the community. Whereas the congregation is dealing with various social issues. One that is quite crucial is poverty. In an effort to revitalize church ministry, one that needs to be realized is the integration of social care and church ministry. This article will explain that the church has social calling and responsibility. The foundation for this idea is the characteristics of Jesus' ministry conveyed by Luke 4:18-19, which is a quotation from Isaiah 61:1-2; 58:6. Based on the use of Isaiah 61:1-2 combined with Isaiah 58:6, this article shows that the writer of the Third Gospel modified the quotation to strengthen social characteristics in Jesus' ministry. The social dimension of Jesus' ministry is an important foundation for building church ministries that have social awareness to shape the lives of believers holistically. This article will apply qualitative methods that focus on literary study and hermeneutical analysis. The hermeneutical approach applied here focuses on reading the Gospels as Greco-Roman biography. The principles commonly used in narrative criticism will also be applied. Because of the quotation from the Book of Isaiah, this article will also analyze the way the writer of the Third Gospel used the text of Isaiah. This article will focus on three aspects, namely the social characteristics of the Third Gospel, the social characteristics of Jesus' ministry based on Luke 4: 18-19, and the implications of the social dimension of Jesus' ministry for revitalizing church ministry.

Problem areas of business ethics

2021 ◽  
pp. 156-194
Author(s):  
Christoph Lütge ◽  
Matthias Uhl
Keyword(s):  
Business Ethics ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Institutional Design ◽  
Time Preferences ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Relative Poverty ◽  
Solution Strategies ◽  
Poverty And Inequality ◽  
Default Rules

This chapter discusses three key problem areas of business ethics. The first topics covered are poverty and inequality: absolute and relative poverty are distinguished, and the concept of equality is scrutinized. Second, the authors discuss human dignity and human rights. The distinctions between negative and positive liberties and between moral universalism and relativism are explained. Default rules exemplify how the concept of human dignity can be made fruitful for the problem of institutional design. Third, the notion of sustainability is treated. Among others, the triple-bottom line approach with its economic, ecological, and social dimension illustrates the multiple facets of sustainability. Finally, time preferences are introduced and alternative solution strategies of efficiency and sufficiency are contrasted with each other.

scholarly journals Developing Harvest Strategies to Achieve Ecological, Economic and Social Sustainability in Multi-Sector Fisheries

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Pascoe ◽  
Toni Cannard ◽  
Natalie Dowling ◽  
Catherine Dichmont ◽  
Sian Breen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Barrier Reef ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Export Markets ◽  
Ecological Economic ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
New Feature ◽  
Harvest Strategy ◽  
Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management

Ecosystem based fisheries management (EBFM) provides a framework to achieve ecological, economic and social sustainability in fisheries. However, developing harvest strategies to achieve these multiple objectives is complex. This is even more so in multi-sector multi-species fisheries. In our study, we develop such harvest strategies for the multi-species Coral Reef Fin Fish Fishery (CRFFF) operating in the waters of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The fishery includes recreational, charter and commercial sectors, and is a provider of regional employment and supplier of seafood to both local and export markets. We convened a series of stakeholder workshops and conducted surveys to identify stakeholder objectives and priorities, as well as potential harvest strategy frameworks for the fishery. These potential harvest strategies were assessed against the objectives using a further qualitative impact survey. The analysis identified which frameworks were preferred by different stakeholder groups and why, taking into account the different objective priorities and tradeoffs in outcomes. The new feature of the work was to qualitatively determine which harvest strategies are perceived to best address triple bottom line objectives. The approach is therefore potentially applicable in other complex fisheries developing harvest strategies which, by design, strive to achieve ecological, economic and social sustainability.

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