Discuss: Whatever Lies Ahead, We Know It’s Main Dimensions Will Emerge Over the Next Two Decades
“Whatever lies ahead, we know its main dimensions will emerge over the next two decades. The global economy is already so far above sustainable levels that there is very little time left for the fantasy of an infinite globe. We know the adjustment will be a huge task”. Critically discuss this statement. If it is true, how well has your management education prepared you for working in this context?
The adjustment to sustainable living may be a huge challenge, but if we can embrace new ideas and initiatives as quickly as we grasp new technology, it may be possible to make a difference, and reverse some of the damage we have done since the Industrial Revolution. Social networking is possibly the best way to overcome social and cultural barriers, all it will take is a few people to stop conforming to norms, and the viral effect of the internet could bring about the necessary changes mentioned in many academic journals and books.
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