Sustainability reporting and performance management in universities

作者: Carol A. Adams

DOI: 10.1108/SAMPJ-12-2012-0044

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摘要: Purpose – This article aims to provide a perspective on sustainability reporting and performance management in the university sector making case for increased accountability, improved (management of) greater innovation approach. Design/methodology/approach The author provides personal drawing experience standard setting as researcher, advisor practitioner others. Findings paper finds that practice significantly lags other sectors falls far short of optimising potential influence transformational change through knowledge transfer. Research limitations/implications suggests some areas further research. Practical implications makes universities arguing it would lead accountability...

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