| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 166 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Series |
Chandos Asian studies series: contemporary issues and trends |
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Chandos Asian studies series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-162) and index. |
| Summary |
Aimed at business strategists, policy makers, researchers and adult learners, this book has an Asian perspective on business sustainability and is about understanding how recent developments and future actions in one part of the world will have a global impact. The book magnifies the concept of so-called 'globalisation' and examines the topic of business sustainability from a broad and integrated approach to business: encapsulating people, prosperity and the planet. Furthermore, it acknowledges the contributions, challenges and potential of not only the big corporate houses, but also the smaller ones, in this situation. Chapters discuss the benefits organisations can attain with better governance, and social and environmental practices are also analysed. Broad and integrated approach to business encapsulating people, prosperity and sustainabilityDetails recent developments and future actions in the areas of business sustainability and applicable more globallyWritten by highly knowledgeable and well-respected academician and practitioners in the field; a perfect blend of the best of both worlds. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Succeed or Sink: Business sustainability under globalisation; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of figures and tables; Figures; Tables; Foreword Dave Ulrich; Foreword S.B. Borwankar; Foreword Sanjay Chaudhuri; Map of South East Asia; About the authors; 1 Introduction: setting the context of business sustainability and globalisation; Introduction; Singapore in context; The research and methods; Structure of the book; Conclusion; 2 The depths and heights of business sustainability; Introduction; Business sustainability and globalisation; Bottom lines in business sustainability. |
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Sustainability continuumMeasures of business sustainability; Conclusion; 3 Business sustainability in practice: case studies and examples; Introduction; SMEs and VWOs; Large local organisations; MNCs; Conclusion; 4 The challenges and the future for business sustainability; Introduction; Core values and business sustainability; Key challenges faced by organisations; Reasons for unsustainability of businesses; Key measures taken; Risk management strategies; Future challenges; Conclusion; 5 Towards a business sustainability future; Introduction; Future uncertainties. |
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Innovative sustainability initiativeFramework of business sustainability; Raising awareness about sustainability; Conclusion; 6 Conclusion: business sustainability is beyond just lasting; Appendix: Singapore education and training system at a glance; The education system in Singapore -- the genesis; Singapore education system -- policies and practices; Continuing education and training (CET); Quality assurance; Conclusion; Adapted from:; References; Index. |
| Subject |
Sustainable development -- Singapore -- Case studies.
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Corporate governance -- Singapore -- Case studies.
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Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009.
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Développement durable -- Singapour -- Études de cas. |
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Gouvernement d'entreprise -- Singapour -- Études de cas. |
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Crise financière mondiale, 2008-2009. |
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Corporate governance |
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Sustainable development |
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Singapore |
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Global Financial Crisis (2008-2009) |
| Chronological Term |
2008-2009 |
| Genre |
Case studies
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Case studies.
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Études de cas.
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| Added Author |
Saha, Jayantee Mukherjee.
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Ang, David.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781843346340 1843346346 |
| ISBN |
1780633319 (electronic bk.) |
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9781780633312 (electronic bk.) |
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1843346346 |
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9781843346340 |
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(Chandos Publishing) |
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(Chandos Publishing) |
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(Woodhead Publishing) |
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(Woodhead Publishing) |
| Standard No. |
9781843346340 |
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