Chapter 48. Sustainable Development and Human Performance Technology

Scott P. Schaffer, Therese M. Schmidt

Motivated by recognition of the harmful effects of rapid economic growth in the last century, an increasing number of organizations are now taking responsibility for the societal impact of their products and processes. With this recognition and responsibility, concepts such as sustainability and sustainable development have begun to appear in corporate vision and mission statements. Performance-improvement professionals can play a key role in supporting an organization's shift from goals that reflect a sole concern for profits to those that incorporate concerns for the present and future economic, social, and ecological health of society. ...

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