Human sustainability is a term that has been explained by many scholars interested in management. According to Ashby, Leat and Hudson-Smith (2012), human sustainability refers to different means of providing a high amount of food products together with beverages and improvement of healthy eating. Human sustainability enhances provision of support to people, in order to live healthier lives. In practice, the healthy living of people has a vital influence on the development and sustainability of an organization. This involves retention of human capital whereby health and nutrition of employees is promoted. It is clear that successful organizations maintain their human capital through helping the employees to adopt healthy living. Therefore, this essay seeks to explore the meaning of human sustainability theme as discussed by different authors. The essay also seeks to relate this theme with organizational change and sustainability through the application of appropriate change model and change approach.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to the meaning of human sustainability
2. Human sustainability in organizational change
3. Conclusion
Objectives and Topics
This essay explores the concept of human sustainability within the context of human capital management, examining its importance for organizational performance and its relationship with organizational change strategies.
- Definition and theoretical foundations of human sustainability
- The link between employee health, nutrition, and organizational success
- Integration of human sustainability into organizational change models
- The role of the Problem-Solving Model in addressing sustainability gaps
- Participatory approaches to overcoming resistance to change
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Human sustainability in organizational change
Human sustainability theme is closely related to organizational change and sustainability. As such, adequate good health among the employees leads to improved performance and the realization of organizational goals and objectives. Change models refer to theories used by organizations to assess their changes and understand the forces leading to the rise of those changes. In this case, Problem-Solving Model appears ideal for explaining trends in human sustainability in organizations. It is among many models used in approaching organizational change. Evidence shows that the lack of human sustainability in an organization is a major problem that hinders organizational change and sustainability (Costanza et al. 2007). The moment employees are living a life that is not healthy; the organization fails to realize its goals owing to the impact of poor employees’ performance which is attributable to poor nutrition and well-being.
Therefore, organizations are required to solve the problem of lack of sustainability by providing employees with adequate education regarding healthy eating and nutrition. In practice, this approach will allow the organization to realize sustainability and change in its performance. To solve the problem of obesity among the employees and their relatives, organizations should provide dietary and nutrition training classes. This will enhance organizational sustainability as people will not only learn how to eat healthily and live a healthy life, but they will also learn how to maintain a healthy environment with reduced waste disposal. Once human sustainability is maintained among the employees, the organization also realizes ecological and economical sustainability.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction to the meaning of human sustainability: This chapter defines human sustainability through the perspectives of various scholars, emphasizing the importance of employee health, nutrition, and well-being as a private and organizational good.
2. Human sustainability in organizational change: This section explores how human sustainability intersects with change management, arguing that organizational success is contingent upon the health and active involvement of the workforce.
3. Conclusion: The final chapter synthesizes the main arguments, reaffirming that prioritizing healthy living and employee participation is essential for maintaining human capital and achieving long-term organizational sustainability.
Keywords
Human sustainability, Human capital management, Organizational change, Employee well-being, Healthy living, Nutrition, Problem-Solving Model, Change resistance, Organizational performance, Employee participation, Sustainable development, Human dignity, Workforce motivation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this work?
The work focuses on the concept of human sustainability and its critical role in managing human capital to ensure the long-term success and growth of an organization.
What are the core thematic fields covered?
The core themes include health and nutrition in the workplace, the integration of human sustainability into organizational strategy, and the application of change management approaches.
What is the central research objective?
The objective is to explore the definition of human sustainability as discussed by various authors and to relate this theme to organizational change and sustainability practices.
Which scientific method is utilized in this paper?
The paper utilizes a theoretical review and synthesis of existing scholarly literature to establish links between employee health, change management models, and organizational performance.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body examines definitions of human sustainability, the impact of poor employee health on organizational goals, the Problem-Solving Model, and the effectiveness of participatory change approaches.
Which keywords characterize this paper?
Key terms include human sustainability, human capital, organizational change, employee nutrition, and participation.
How does the Problem-Solving Model contribute to human sustainability?
The model is used to identify and address the root causes of unsustainability, such as poor employee health, by providing education and dietary training to improve overall organizational performance.
Why is employee involvement critical during organizational change?
Involving employees helps to reduce resistance to change, as it engages staff in the design process and encourages them to adopt a positive attitude toward organizational transitions.
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- Caroline Mutuku (Autor:in), 2018, The Value of Human Sustainability in Human Capital Management, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/432469
