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Environmental management strategy: four forces analysis.

Martin W Doyle1, Jesko Von Windheim

  • 1Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA, Martin.doyle@duke.edu.

Environmental Management
|October 22, 2014
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This study introduces a four forces analysis to systematically address environmental management challenges. This strategic approach helps organizations develop effective plans for improving environmental quality by examining societal influences.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Management
  • Societal Analysis
  • Strategic Planning

Background:

  • Environmental quality is impacted by complex natural processes and societal forces.
  • Existing environmental management strategies often underutilize systematic analysis.
  • Organizations require robust frameworks for developing effective environmental strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel analytical approach for systematic environmental management.
  • To provide a framework for developing strategic environmental plans.
  • To highlight the utility of a four forces analysis in environmental decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Assessing underlying natural processes driving environmental change.
  • Articulating societal forces: science and technology, governance, markets/economy, and public behavior.
  • Utilizing the four forces analysis to strategize effective environmental actions.

Main Results:

  • The developed approach offers a systematic method for analyzing environmental problems.
  • The four forces analysis provides a structured way to understand societal impacts on the environment.
  • The approach can guide the selection of effective interventions for environmental improvement.

Conclusions:

  • The four forces analysis is an under-utilized yet valuable tool for environmental management.
  • This analytical approach can enhance strategic planning for environmental quality improvement.
  • The framework is applicable to diverse organizations involved in environmental stewardship.