Managing change for environmental sustainability in Queensland manufacturing SMEs: an overview

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Mahmud, Z.. 2013. "Managing change for environmental sustainability in Queensland manufacturing SMEs: an overview." 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013). Sydney, Australia 04 - 05 Jul 2013 Sydney, Australia.
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Managing change for environmental sustainability in Queensland manufacturing SMEs: an overview

Presentation TypePaper
Authors
AuthorMahmud, Z.
Journal or Proceedings TitleProceedings of the 3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013)
Number of Pages9
Year2013
Place of PublicationSydney, Australia
Conference/Event3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013)
Event Details
3rd Malaysian Postgraduate Conference (MPC 2013)
Event Date
04 to end of 05 Jul 2013
Event Location
Sydney, Australia
Abstract

This is an overview of research proposal in studying small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that significantly contribute to the economic development of most countries and they are vitally important for a healthy dynamic market economy. An increase in awareness of environmental issues and improvements has influenced the demand for and development of environmentally friendly business practices. The main objective of the research is to explore the environmental change management process within Queensland manufacturing SME environmental sustainability (ES) champions. The study attempts to address a gap in the literature regarding ES change management in manufacturing SMEs and tries to fill a practical gap in the manufacturing SME sector by providing some ES strategies for SMEs. Outcomes are expected to contribute to research by improving practical understanding of how to optimise organisational change capabilities in relation to sustainability within the context of manufacturing SMEs. This research is designed to adopt an interpretive paradigm using qualitative methodology in order to examine the change management processes.

KeywordsSMEs; ES; environmental sustainability champions; change management
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020380109. Industry economics and industrial organisation
359999. Other commerce, management, tourism and services not elsewhere classified
401403. Flexible manufacturing systems
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This proceedings are open to public.

Byline AffiliationsSchool of Management and Marketing
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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