Assignment: Foundations of Sustainability Taxonomy

As an independent scholar and current or future business professional, you may become responsible for initiating or managing sustainability efforts. When presented with the opportunity, you may question, “How do I initiate a sustainability strategy, and what steps would I need to take to manage sustainability so that it will satisfy the immediate and long-term needs of the organization?” There are CEOs who are successful in implementing and managing sustainability initiatives and, like you, they have probably pondered the same question. Having the foundational works of theorists may help you find the answer to this question because within these theories are constructs or tenets that, when applied, can shape your own view of and strategic approach to sustainability for the mitigation of problems.

This week, you have an opportunity to become familiar with some sustainability theories and theorists and their theories. Consider theories related to the principles within the literature, as well as culture, systems, and/or human resources. Remember, you are free to select the theories of your choosing. As you prepare your taxonomy table, identify areas that may require further investigation.

To prepare for this Assignment, review this week’s Learning Resources as well as any additional sources of your choosing. Research the theorists who developed theories that will help you implement the corporate sustainability model and compile key information as part of your review.

three foundational sustainability theories in the form of a properly formatted, APA-compliant taxonomy table. For each of the theories you select, you should include the following:

• The name of the theory
• The date the theory was introduced
• The theorist/author
• Key components of the theory

For each theory presented, be sure to include a minimum of two references to peer-reviewed, scholarly journals, as well as appropriate in-text citations.