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Blockchain technology-based sustainable management research: the status quo and a general framework for future
Wenbo Du1, Xiaozhi Ma1, Hongping Yuan2
1School of Management, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China.
Summary
Blockchain technology offers solutions for data leakage and unreliable information in sustainability management. Research shows a surge in blockchain applications across energy, construction, supply chain, environmental, and e-government sectors.
Area of Science:
- Management Science
- Information Technology
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Data leakage and unreliable information hinder effective sustainability management.
- Growing global interest in blockchain technology for addressing sustainability challenges.
- Need for deeper understanding of blockchain's role in various management disciplines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the latest research (2017-2021) on blockchain technology applications in sustainable management.
- To analyze publication trends, author origins, keyword collaborations, and research topics.
- To explore blockchain's potential in key sectors like energy, construction, supply chain, environmental, and e-government management.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of publications from 2017 to 2021.
- Bibliometric analysis of authors, keywords, and countries.
- Thematic analysis of blockchain applications in five key sustainable management sectors.
- Development of a general framework for blockchain implementation in sustainable management.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in publications on blockchain in sustainable management in the last two years (2020-2021).
- 108 publications identified, distributed across 75 journals.
- Close collaboration observed among scholars from China, the UK, and the USA.
- Blockchain technology shows emerging potential for improving sustainability performance and solving long-standing issues.
Conclusions:
- Blockchain technology is nascent but holds substantial promise for enhancing sustainable management.
- The proposed framework can guide broader adoption of blockchain for sustainability.
- Future research opportunities exist to further explore and leverage blockchain for sustainable development.
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