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This book delves into the current state and future prospects of systems thinking and sustainability education within business schools. It meticulously examines the trends and drivers shaping the demand and supply of such education, along with the implications and challenges it presents for various stakeholders and society at large. Strategic recommendations and suggestions are provided to elevate and propel systems thinking and sustainability education in business schools, outlining a visionary roadmap for the future.
Furthermore, the book explores the intersectionality of sustainability and diversity in business education, offering examples and cases of visionary and innovative initiatives and projects in the field.
Distinguished by special features such as illustrations, the book offers a comprehensive and integrative overview of the current landscape and future trajectories of systems thinking and sustainability education in business schools.
The primary benefit for readers lies in gaining a deeper and broader understanding of systems thinking and sustainability education in business schools. It equips them with the knowledge to apply systems thinking and sustainability principles and tools to tackle the complex and wicked problems of the twenty-first century. Additionally, the book aims to inspire and inform business schools and their stakeholders to embrace and enhance systems thinking and sustainability education in their curricula and pedagogy, contributing to the advancement of sustainability and systems thinking in both business and society.
Sommario
Advocating for a Systems Thinking Approach to Sustainability Education in Business Schools.- Systems Thinking and Sustainability Education.- Systems Thinking and Sustainability Education in Practice.- Systems Thinking and Sustainability Education for the Future.- Conclusion and A Way Forward.
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Hassan Qudrat-Ullah is a professor of decision sciences with the School of Administrative Studies at York University, Toronto, Canada. He is a well-known scholar in "decision sciences," "energy policy modeling," and "system dynamics" areas. He has authored and edited over 150 refereed publications including 16 books (including edited volumes), 40 journal articles, and numerous conference proceedings and presentations. In 2017, he won York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies' Excellence in Research Award. He is also an appointed member of the Program Advisory and Editorial Board of Springer Complexity, USA. He has been honored as a state guest of Pakistan in 2016 and 2017. He loves traveling and the exploration of various cultures across the globe. He has been to 140 countries: part business and part pleasure.
