Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development in Organizations

This book provides a range of perspectives on the current research in the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development to highlight effective ways of improving well-being and healthy sustainable development in organizations. It focuses on themes traditionally recognized in organizational psychology literature, such as performance, negotiation, leadership, resistance to change, innovation, and digital transformation, and presents variables to enhance sustainability and sustainable development in organizations. It is a useful resource for students, academics, business executives, team leaders, and managers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume responds to the growing demand for enhancing sustainability and sustainable development within organizations from a psychological perspective. It presents a diverse range of viewpoints on the current research in the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development, highlighting effective strategies for improving well-being and fostering healthy sustainable development within organizations.

Section 1 provides an introduction to the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development, as well as overarching themes related to these issues within organizations. Section 2 delves into traditional areas of focus in organizational psychology literature, including performance, negotiation, leadership, resistance to change, innovation, and digital transformation.

Section 3 explores variables that can contribute to enhancing sustainability and sustainable development within organizations, considering different levels of prevention. Topics covered include humor awareness as a primary preventive resource in organizations, intrapreneurial self-capital as an individual preventative strength, compassion within organizations, perfectionism as an inhibitor in organizational contexts, and job crafting from individual to collaborative to organizational, with a focus on meaningfulness and sustainable careers.

By adopting a psychological lens, this book aims to provide valuable insights and practical strategies for leading sustainability efforts within organizations. It appeals to students and academics interested in expanding their knowledge of corporate sustainability, as well as business executives, team leaders, and managers seeking to implement sustainable practices within their respective contexts.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032079387