Conceptualization of Ecological Management: Practice, Frameworks and Philosophy

Abstract

This paper investigates practice, frameworks and philosophy in the field of ecological management, a novel integrative approach to closing the gap between ecological and economic theoretical models and ecological and economic behavior. First, I will present the current status in this emerging field and discuss management in relation to various sub-disciplines, including agroecology, circular economy, industrial ecology, and urban sustainability. This provides a basis to analyze the theoretical frameworks found in profitable, ecologically-based businesses and identify key general features that characterize this approach, notably the relationships between: an enterprise's diversity and its economic resiliency; zero waste policies and societal and environmental impacts; and affordances of the local environment and business' long-term economic viability. Finally, the philosophical issues looming behind are discussed, notably problems regarding interdisciplinarity and the relation of ethical frameworks with management. Through use of the model-centered philosophy of science to disentangle some of these conceptual problems, I argue that ecological management has a unique place in sustainable development as an independent exploratory tool for constructing and testing economic and ethical models in the Anthropocene.

Management of the sustainable development of machine-building enterprises: a sustainable development space approach

“…The results of this task are presented in the article – assessment based on modeling should be aimed at identifying the problems of the enterprise (not only by individual characteristics, but also by the enterprise as a whole), would allow to evaluate the dynamics of parameters, make comparisons with competitors, make adjustments and outline possible management prospects to increase overall sustainability and enterprise competitiveness. Based on our recent studies of assessing the ability to manage components of sustainable development of enterprises (Tang et al , 2020; Ge et al , 2018; Birkel et al , 2019; Vitiea and Lim, 2019; Malesios et al , 2018; Laumann and Torben, 2018; Prieto-Sandoval et al , 2018; Zenya and Nystad, 2018; Stojanovic, 2019; Dalevska et al , 2019; Olejarz et al , 2018; Chukurna et al , 2019; Ahmad et al , 2020; Sala et al , 2012; Stiglitz et al , 2009; Matushevska and Katkova, 2017; Yemelyanov et al , 2018; Dergachova et al , 2019; Kahn, 1995; Basiago, 1999; Kuznetsova et al , 2020; Dodds and Venables, 2005; Kabaya et al , 2019; Sandova, 2015), it becomes possible to develop an algorithm for assessing, forecasting and modeling the results of exposure to one component of sustainable development to improve the overall sustainability of the enterprise. In this regard, the research has been carried out using a number of modern methodological concepts and theories:sustainable development of enterprises (Dodds, and Venables (Kabaya et al , 2019));circular economy (Vitiea, and Lim (Laumann and Torben, 2018), Malesios et al (Laumann and Torben, 2018), Laumann, and Torben (Prieto-Sandoval et al , 2018), Prieto‐Sandoval et al (Zenya and Nystad, 2018), Zenya, and Nystad.…”

“…In this regard, the research has been carried out using a number of modern methodological concepts and theories:sustainable development of enterprises (Dodds, and Venables (Kabaya et al , 2019));circular economy (Vitiea, and Lim (Laumann and Torben, 2018), Malesios et al (Laumann and Torben, 2018), Laumann, and Torben (Prieto-Sandoval et al , 2018), Prieto‐Sandoval et al (Zenya and Nystad, 2018), Zenya, and Nystad. (Stojanovic, 2019), Noor Hazlina Ahmad et al (Sala et al , 2012), Sala, Farioli, and Zamagni (Stiglitz et al , 2009), Tang, Ng and Skitmore (Kahn, 1995), Kabaya et al (Sandova, 2015));economic systems modeling (Stojanovic (Dalevska et al , 2019), Dalevska (Olejarz et al , 2018), Stiglitz, Sen, and Fitoussi (Matushevska and Katkova, 2017));competitive space for enterprises (Matushevska, and Katkova, (Yemelyanov et al , 2018), Yemelyanov, Kurylo, and Petrushka T.O. (Dergachova et al , 2019), Dergachova et al (Tang et al , 2020), Kuznetsova, Kuznetsov, and Podoliak (Dodds and Venables, 2005), Sandova et al (Мinyuk et al , 2002), Kalinina Ye (Кuznеtsоvа, 2006) and Kuznetsova (Іlyenко, 2013));the model of competitive-price space (Ilyenko (Latysheva, 2014a), Latysheva (Latysheva, 2017; Latysheva, 2014b; Novokramatorsky Mashinostroitelny Zavod)).…”

“…circular economy (Vitiea, and Lim (Laumann and Torben, 2018), Malesios et al (Laumann and Torben, 2018), Laumann, and Torben (Prieto-Sandoval et al , 2018), Prieto‐Sandoval et al (Zenya and Nystad, 2018), Zenya, and Nystad. (Stojanovic, 2019), Noor Hazlina Ahmad et al (Sala et al , 2012), Sala, Farioli, and Zamagni (Stiglitz et al , 2009), Tang, Ng and Skitmore (Kahn, 1995), Kabaya et al (Sandova, 2015));…”

“…Zenya and Nystad created a new tool for assessing corporate sustainability – the Enterprise Sustainability Evaluation Tool (E-SET). They notice that it can be used for “self-assessment and comparison purposes, will provide a comprehensible sustainability score and its graphical representation” (Stojanovic, 2019). Stojanovic in his research comes up with a hybrid approach, which is based on ecological management and might solve “the gap between ecological and economic theoretical models and ecological and economic behavior” (Dalevska et al , 2019).…”

Agrarian Vision, Industrial Vision, and Rent-Seeking: A Viewpoint

“…The practical implementation of the industrial vision may likewise generate losers, which can be understood as those stakeholders who are adversely affected by certain consequences of the large-scale industrialized agriculture, such as groundwater nitrate concentration, soil erosion, and the overuse of antibiotics in livestock production (De Olde and Valentinov 2019). Some of these stakeholders have even organized themselves into a number of social movements advancing the values of biodiversity, sustainability, and social justice (Rausser et al 2015;Stojanovic 2019). Thus, it is safe to assume that both visions have their opponents.…”