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What is a core value that an organization should promote to be considered ethical?
What is a core value that an organization should promote to be considered ethical?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of considering ecological, economic, and social processes at various scales?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of considering ecological, economic, and social processes at various scales?
What does the holistic approach in sustainability aim to satisfy?
What does the holistic approach in sustainability aim to satisfy?
How should a sustainable company view its gains?
How should a sustainable company view its gains?
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Which of the following represents a key aspect of stakeholder engagement in sustainability?
Which of the following represents a key aspect of stakeholder engagement in sustainability?
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What does 'participation and capacity building' refer to in sustainability principles?
What does 'participation and capacity building' refer to in sustainability principles?
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Which principle focuses on the responsibilities of an organization towards its stakeholders?
Which principle focuses on the responsibilities of an organization towards its stakeholders?
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What is a significant characteristic of sustainable development as defined in the principles?
What is a significant characteristic of sustainable development as defined in the principles?
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What is a key benefit of assessing project processes against industry benchmarks?
What is a key benefit of assessing project processes against industry benchmarks?
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How does increased fairness in project processes contribute to project outcomes?
How does increased fairness in project processes contribute to project outcomes?
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What should the project team prioritize to improve effectiveness and efficiency?
What should the project team prioritize to improve effectiveness and efficiency?
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Which of the following best describes fairness in project processes?
Which of the following best describes fairness in project processes?
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What is one outcome of improved governance in project processes?
What is one outcome of improved governance in project processes?
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What can excessive rework indicate about a project's processes?
What can excessive rework indicate about a project's processes?
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How can increasing efficiency in project processes contribute to profitability?
How can increasing efficiency in project processes contribute to profitability?
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What is an essential practice for ensuring fairness in project management?
What is an essential practice for ensuring fairness in project management?
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What does the principle of transparency emphasize in an organization?
What does the principle of transparency emphasize in an organization?
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Which of the following principles involves acknowledging and respecting human rights?
Which of the following principles involves acknowledging and respecting human rights?
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What is a significant aspect of sustainability principles in project management?
What is a significant aspect of sustainability principles in project management?
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Which principle suggests that project management should take into account the spatial and institutional scope?
Which principle suggests that project management should take into account the spatial and institutional scope?
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What is a critical shift required in project management according to sustainability principles?
What is a critical shift required in project management according to sustainability principles?
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Why has sustainability in project management gained significant attention recently?
Why has sustainability in project management gained significant attention recently?
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What is a primary concern when managing projects responsibly?
What is a primary concern when managing projects responsibly?
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Which of the following best describes the principle of accountability in sustainability?
Which of the following best describes the principle of accountability in sustainability?
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What is emphasized as a crucial aspect of project sustainability?
What is emphasized as a crucial aspect of project sustainability?
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What is implied by the long-term view principle in sustainability?
What is implied by the long-term view principle in sustainability?
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Which of the following does NOT represent a traditional project management constraint?
Which of the following does NOT represent a traditional project management constraint?
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How should project managers redefine success according to recent trends?
How should project managers redefine success according to recent trends?
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What misconception is common among current project managers?
What misconception is common among current project managers?
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What is a major risk if sustainability is not integrated into project management?
What is a major risk if sustainability is not integrated into project management?
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What is the role of transparency in project management?
What is the role of transparency in project management?
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Which of the following best describes the ‘iron triangle’ in project management?
Which of the following best describes the ‘iron triangle’ in project management?
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What is the main focus of the precautionary principle in environmental-society systems?
What is the main focus of the precautionary principle in environmental-society systems?
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Which aspect contributes to reducing uncertainty in sustainable development projects?
Which aspect contributes to reducing uncertainty in sustainable development projects?
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Accountability in sustainable development principles means that an organization must:
Accountability in sustainable development principles means that an organization must:
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What is a key component of the participation principle in sustainability?
What is a key component of the participation principle in sustainability?
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What does the principle of participation aim to achieve in community projects?
What does the principle of participation aim to achieve in community projects?
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What challenge is faced when making decisions under uncertainty in complex systems?
What challenge is faced when making decisions under uncertainty in complex systems?
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Which principle directly connects proactive stakeholder engagement with organizational responsibility?
Which principle directly connects proactive stakeholder engagement with organizational responsibility?
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How does the principle of participation facilitate implementation in sustainability projects?
How does the principle of participation facilitate implementation in sustainability projects?
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What is one of the sustainability principles in project management?
What is one of the sustainability principles in project management?
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Which aspect does the PPP concept focus on in project management?
Which aspect does the PPP concept focus on in project management?
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In project management, what does a long-term orientation emphasize?
In project management, what does a long-term orientation emphasize?
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Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the context of sustainability in project management?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the context of sustainability in project management?
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How can project managers contribute to sustainability?
How can project managers contribute to sustainability?
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What does the concept of consuming income, not capital refer to in sustainable project management?
What does the concept of consuming income, not capital refer to in sustainable project management?
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Which of the following initiatives represents an effort to integrate sustainability in project management?
Which of the following initiatives represents an effort to integrate sustainability in project management?
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Which of the following best describes a local and global orientation in project management?
Which of the following best describes a local and global orientation in project management?
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Study Notes
Sustainability and Project Management
- This module, taught by Maider Iturrondobeitia, covers sustainability in project management within an Euro MPM context.
- Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission, 1987).
- The Triple Bottom Line (Elkington, 1999) emphasizes measuring organizational success across environmental, economic, and social dimensions.
- Life Cycle Management (Labuschagne et al., 2005) involves managing processes throughout a product's lifespan (projects, assets, and products).
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focuses on safe, respectful, equitable, and equal human development, contributing to both humanity and the environment.
- The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standardizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting for transparency and the Triple Bottom Line.
Sustainability Principles
- Sustainability principles, in project management, encompass values and ethics, holistic approach, long-term view, large-scale perspective, risk reduction, participation and capacity building, accountability, transparency, and stakeholder interests.
- Strong ethical considerations underpin honesty, equity, and integrity in organizational behavior.
- A holistic perspective acknowledges interconnectedness to promote sustainable development across social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
- Long-term planning anticipates full project lifecycles, acknowledging short- and long-term implications.
- Projects need large-scale considerations for encompassing all relevant aspects.
- Risk mitigation is essential as environmental-societal interactions involve complexity and uncertainty.
- Inclusive participation fosters engagement among stakeholders to create shared understanding of problems, solutions, and implementation.
- Accountability emphasizes an organization's responsibility for its actions and their environmental/societal impact, accepting responsibility to be held accountable.
- Transparency and openness ensure honesty in policy, decision-making, and actions. This comprises both environmental and social effects of these.
- Stakeholder interests necessitate respect for international norms, the rule of law, and human rights.
Sustainability in Project Management
- Sustainability in project management is a growing area of focus for project managers.
- Traditional project management (PM) is shifting to integrate environmental, social, and people-related considerations.
- This focus is evident in the rise of scientific articles, reviews, conferences, and PM guidelines related to the topic.
- The three pillars of sustainable development are environment, economy, and society.
- Project management principles like scope, quality, time, and cost are crucial within a sustainable framework.
- Project managers can contribute by considering both short- and long-term implications, mitigating ecological and economic damage, and valuing fairness and transparency.
Project Management Processes of a 5P Standard
- Effectiveness and Efficiency: Optimizing processes, using industry benchmarks and best practices.
- Fairness: Ensuring transparency, fairness for all stakeholders, open communication.
Other Key Concepts
- Sustainable Development Indicators (SDI) frameworks provide recognized international standards for measuring and evaluating sustainability within project-related actions.
- The GPM P5 standard for sustainability, UN Sustainable Development Goals, ISO 26000 guidelines, GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices provide relevant frameworks for measuring and evaluating sustainability within project actions.
- A project lifecycle model including initiation, discovery, design, delivery, closure, and post-project impacts are essential considerations.
- Sustainability is crucial for redefining project success by incorporating environmental, economic, social factors alongside traditional cost, time, and scope constraints.
- Sustainable business practices will be part of a well-rounded project management effort.
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Test your knowledge on key sustainability principles and practices that organizations should adopt. This quiz covers aspects such as stakeholder engagement, ethical values, and the holistic approach to sustainability. Enhance your understanding of how these principles contribute to effective and responsible organizational behavior.
