Develop a plan for that organization to better Operationalize sustainability in the future.
1. Each student is to analyze an instructor approved organization.
2. Students are to analyze the current steps the organization has taken to "Operationalize" sustainability, with recommendations for the future. Operationalize means to "put into practice" or to "put to work."
3. The organization is to be evaluated on at least three of the following criteria (it would be a good idea to use the criteria you use as headings for your paper - of course using APA Headings).:
Economic
How do the profit motives for the organization become evidentin their sustainable practices now? Have they increased revenue or reduced costs through sustainability yet? If they have, how? If not, is this an option for them? Why or Why not? How or How not?
Social
How has sustainability brought about culture changes in any of the following areas (diversity, agricultural impact, community service, fair wage, safety and/or human rights)?
Sustainability Efforts
Name a few of the association the organization or employees have joined as a result of sustainability efforts? What other organizations would you suggest?
Environmental
What are the efforts to reduce water, energy, solid waste, transportation usage? Can you show demonstrated savings, either in what they have already done, or your proposal for the future?
Measurement
Is there a presence for sustainability on the organizations Website, in the Mission Statement? What percentage of the total employment has sustainability in their job description? What public awards or recognition have employees received for sustainability? What recommendations do you have for this organization? How would you rewrite their Mission or Vision Statement to include sustainability in their goals?
Be sure you have an introduction, an analysis and a conclusion. The following describes how this paper will be graded. The questions and comments below are designed for you to read and consider before turning in your work. Use APA and Wikipedia is not a source. You need to compare and contrast your research to the three texts in the course and have at least three citations.
Questions
- What are the economic, social, environmental and measurement considerations for this organization?
- What are the politics (both global and domestic) that this company must consider?
- How would they Operationalize improvements you suggest?
- What are the different theories presented in the three different texts and from your research on this company's sustainability strategy?
Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion