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Drivers for embedding sustainability strategies within the Abu Dhabi public sector organisation: an empirical study

Authors :
Renukappa, Suresh
Shebli, Ahmed Al
Suresh, Subashini
Source :
Middle East Journal of Management; 2017, Vol. 4 Issue: 2 p171-184, 14p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Public sector organisations are being encouraged to embed sustainably strategies, to reduce their environmental footprint and improve social responsibility. A critical review of literature indicate that there is no empirical research reported on the key drivers for implementing sustainability initiatives in Abu Dhabi public sector organisations, which is the core objective of this paper. Given the relatively new and unexplored nature of the research problem, the qualitative research methodology was adopted. In total, 60 semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, which was then analysed using content analysis for inference and conclusion. The data analysis revealed five key drivers that have fuelled the need for implementing sustainability initiatives. A complex mix of political, economic, social and environmental forces drives the Abu Dhabi public sector organisations to embed sustainability initiatives. Therefore, before organisations imbed sustainability initiatives they need to understand and recognise key drivers, which are pushing them towards implementation in order for them to be competitive.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20503636 and 20503644
Volume :
4
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Middle East Journal of Management
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs42750833
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1504/MEJM.2017.084970