A New Approach to Humanistic Management Education Based on the Promotion of Justice and Human Dignity in a Sustainable Economy

2016 ◽  
pp. 182-201
Author(s):  
Ricardo Aguado ◽  
Laura Albareda
Keyword(s):  
Human Dignity ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Humanistic Management ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Sustainable Economy

A New Approach to Human Rights: The European Convention for the Prevention of Torture

1989 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Cassese
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
European Convention ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Current State

A review of the current state of legal regulation in the field of human rights is likely to give the disappointing impression that international legislation is unequal to the task of checking widespread disregard for human dignity. Despite the vast proliferation of instruments setting standards on human rights, imposing obligations as regards the observance of those standards and establishing procedures to deal with breaches of those obligations, violations of human rights continue, their perpetrators apparently undeterred.

CityLab

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay Thompson ◽  
Richard G. Milter ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
The World ◽  
Sustainable Economy

This paper outlines the academic architecture of CityLab as graduate program course initiative and Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) capstone exemplar. When the United Nations launched the Millennium Goals in 2000 to focus global development on humanity rather than GDP, the Global Compact was launched as a collateral effort, challenging business, government, and social sector leaders to transform the global economic system. In 2007, the Six PRME focused on business schools, challenging them to reorient their curricula towards preparing students to lead the world in building “an inclusive and sustainable economy.” CityLab is an example of innovating the learning experience and challenging learners to take leadership roles in efforts to enhance the value of livable cities as the foundation of an inclusive and sustainable global economy for the Urban Century.

Human dignity as a structural feature of functional differentiation – a precondition for modern responsibilization

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gesa Lindemann
Keyword(s):  
Structural Feature ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Functional Differentiation ◽  
Social World ◽  
Sociological Analysis ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Philosophical Discussion ◽  
New Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
Open Question

AbstractThis article offers a new sociological understanding of human dignity as a structural feature of modern functionally differentiated society. Durkheim and Luhmann build their analyses of dignity on the notion that functional differentiation and individualization are interconnected. At the same time, both assume implicitly that only living human beings can be bearers of dignity. The philosophical discussion around dignity does not take this for granted, however. Fichte responded to Kant's analysis of dignity by treating as an open question who can be identified as a bearer of dignity and by what criterion. If it is to take this seriously, sociological analysis must combine the theory of functional differentiation with an analysis of the borders of the social world. This paper follows this insight by presenting a new approach to human dignity that provides a systematic sociological answer to the question of how the borders of the social world are connected with the structure of social differentiation. In conclusion, I explore the implications for the concept of responsibility: how can bearers of human dignity be held responsible in a functionally differentiated society?

Design thinking is ambidextrous

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 736-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan-Ling Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Business World ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Micro Foundations ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address the theoretical gap between design thinking (DT) and management. DT is a strategic concept in the current business world whereas the discussion of it is still insufficient. Ambidexterity could be a promising concept to explain the benefits of DT in the realm of management and strategy. Design/methodology/approach This paper conducts a thorough literature review and theoretical analysis, and offers propositions that engage the outcome of DT and the ambidextrous learning and innovation. Findings The author suggests the connection between DT and ambidexterity. By thoroughly discussing the effect of the traits of DT on ambidexterity, the author proposes that DT can facilitate ambidextrous learning, and ambidextrous learning could mediate the relationships between DT and ambidextrous innovation. Research limitations/implications This paper offers a preliminary ground for the operationalization of it. Besides, ambidexterity could provide a lens to discuss DT with other strategic concept. Furthermore, the discussion extends understanding of the pursuit of individual ambidexterity. Practical implications This paper provides a clearer reason for managers to adopt DT. Furthermore, it might facilitate the management education in management schools to incorporate DT as a section topic, and subsequently propagate education of DT in management schools. Originality/value The paper offers a theoretical platform for the study of DT in the field of management and strategy, which was rare before. The integration of DT and ambidexterity offers a decision support to the managers. Furthermore, it serves as a new approach to obtain ambidexterity in organization, which addresses the call of the research on the micro-foundations of management.

scholarly journals Rethinking Education for Sustainability in Management Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 219-234
Author(s):  
Beatriz Acevedo ◽  
Romas Malevicius
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Aesthetic Education ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Education For Sustainability ◽  
Humanistic Management ◽  
Financial Success ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Rethinking Education

Education for sustainable development (ESD) initially emerged around the 1990s, and it has opened the possibility to re-think areas such as management education. Although the original purpose of inclusiveness and creativity has been gradually replaced by metrics, while keeping the idea of “development as growth” largely unquestioned, drawing upon the work of organisational researchers like Heather Hopfl, this chapter presents a critique of the evolution of ESD in the UK revealing a rationale that transforms guiding principles into metrics, emphasising “efficiency” over “care.” The researchers relate to the principles of humanistic management, in its consideration of social value generation linked to financial success. The authors propose to enhance the notion of “values” by revisiting the concept of “virtues,” particularly in the consideration of sustainability. Finally, the authors draw upon interest in aesthetics and praxis to propose an “aesthetic education for sustainability,” as a critical and purposeful approach of questioning and imagining hopeful ways of living and learning.

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