Intra-organisational sustainable development policy integration processes in higher education through staff networks
A case study from the United Kingdom
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21720765 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Valeria Ruiz Vargas (0000-0002-0008-0747, Manchester Metropolitan University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 178-196 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1467-6370 • E-ISSN: 1758-6739 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijshe-05-2022-0160 |
| OpenAlex | W4367050434 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 48 |
Purpose This study aims to better inform environmental management at universities by applying and validating the policy integration processes theory through a case study of Manchester Metropolitan University. Design/methodology/approach Social network analyses were used to identify, differentiate and categorise working networks of individuals and departments and the interconnections between them. Findings In an organisation, networks can be developed and active at departmental level but not at individual level. High numbers of departments can be doing work related to sustainable development whilst having low and medium levels of interconnections between departments. Influence of stakeholders throughout the network suggests levels of sustainable development policy integration at individual and departmental. Practical implications New insights provide evidence for universities’ environmental managers of the need of developing and implementing strategies that involve individuals’ work between departments by providing incentives, supporting capacity building and staff empowerment. Originality/value This paper applied and validated the theory of policy integration processes, showing that work at individual level and between departments needs more attention
Business · Creativity · Economic growth · Economics · Empowerment · Incentive · Knowledge management · Metropolitan area · Originality · Political science · Process management · Public relations · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Computer Science · Engineering · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Management and Organizational Studies · Sustainability in Higher Education
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0.5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |