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Towards to sustainable development strategies : a complex view following the contribution of Edgar Morin

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  • Luciano Barin-Cruz

    (Euristik - Equipe de Recherche en management stratégique - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Laboratoire de Recherche Magellan - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Lyon)

  • Eugênio Ávila Pedrozo

    (Euristik - Equipe de Recherche en management stratégique - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Laboratoire de Recherche Magellan - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Lyon)

  • Vânia de Fátima Barros Estivalete

    (Euristik - Equipe de Recherche en management stratégique - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Laboratoire de Recherche Magellan - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises (IAE) - Lyon)

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Purpose – The purpose of this article is to present a framework that allows an ampler understanding of the evolution process tracked by companies in the pursuit of strategies for sustainable development, taking into account the increasing awareness of the social and environmental pressures facing business. Design/methodology/approach – The article adopts an interdisciplinary approach, using the complexity standpoint, allowing the articulation of the main axis of this study: sustainable development, organizational strategies and organizational learning. Findings – Consideration of the type of learning undertaken by companies to advance in the direction of strategies oriented to sustainability. This is analyzed in light of the complexity theory, showing the need of transformations in the individual values, a transformation that will reflect itself in the organization and in society. Research limitations/implications – No empirical research is conducted to analyze the importance of the learning type for the orientation to sustainability in companies. Future research may verify this importance. Practical implications – The article points to the need for sustainable business actions that are oriented to people and society in general. Some propositions can help managers to manage the considerable difficulties dealing with sustainable development pressures. Originality/value – The text deepens the understanding about the evolution towards sustainability oriented strategies, considering the learning type as a key concept. It operationalizes the contributions of the complexity theory, according to the view of Edgar Morin (a French perspective). This allows a different comprehension of the non linear behavior patterns that are common in the organizations.

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  • Luciano Barin-Cruz & Eugênio Ávila Pedrozo & Vânia de Fátima Barros Estivalete, 2006. "Towards to sustainable development strategies : a complex view following the contribution of Edgar Morin," Post-Print hal-00364275, HAL.
  • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-00364275
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    1. Verena Hermelingmeier & Timo von Wirth, 2021. "The nexus of business sustainability and organizational learning: A systematic literature review to identify key learning principles for business transformation," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(4), pages 1839-1851, May.
    2. Thi Thu Hien Phan & Hiep Xuan Tran & Trung Thanh Le & Ninh Nguyen & Simon Pervan & Manh Dung Tran, 2020. "The Relationship between Sustainable Development Practices and Financial Performance: A Case Study of Textile Firms in Vietnam," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(15), pages 1-20, July.
    3. Adelaide Martins & Manuel Castelo Branco & Pedro Novo Melo & Carolina Machado, 2022. "Sustainability in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(11), pages 1-26, May.
    4. Miao Su & Su‐Han Woo & Xiaochun Chen & Keun‐sik Park, 2023. "Identifying critical success factors for the agri‐food cold chain's sustainable development: When the strategy system comes into play," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 32(1), pages 444-461, January.

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