Paolo Taticchi Livres

Sustainability is one of the key issues in today’s society, as confirmed by the increasing attention of governments, media, academia and the industry. In the context of sustainable development, businesses that are often referred to as part of the problem can become part of the solution. This book presents the state of the art of sustainability in corporations from a number of perspectives, which include: economy, finance, measurement and reporting, organizing for sustainability, green products, green buildings and IT. The individual chapters provide valuable insights for pursuing future research and define a proper research agenda for the years to come. Further, the relevance of the topics addressed makes the book essential reading for academics, practitioners, consultants and more generally, for all those interested in business evolution and sustainability. The book was written by prominent researchers from Italy, India, the USA and the UK.

Measuring and managing the performance of a business is one of the most genuine desires of management. Balanced scorecard, the performance prism and activity-based management are the most popular frameworks in this setting. Based on the findings of R. G. Eccles’ acclaimed „Performance Measurement Manifesto (1991)“ this book introduces new contexts and themes of application and presents emerging research areas related to business performance measurement and management, e. g. SMEs and sustainability. As a result of the 1st International Summer School Piero Lunghi on „Perspectives of Business Performance Management“ this book is written both for students and academics, as well as for practitioners looking for new, yet proven ways to measure and manage business performance.