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Papers by Anna Hannula (Heikkinen)
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Feb 23, 2023
South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, Mar 11, 2022
S ustainable development is generally defined as development that "meets the needs of the present... more S ustainable development is generally defined as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (World Commission on Environment and Development [WCED], 1987, p. 8). In cities, the major challenge is how to ensure and balance economic, ecological, and social sustainability dimensions now and in the future (Finco & Nijkamp, 2001). This challenge has become increasingly pressing given that more of the global population now lives in urban than rural areas and the rate of urbanisation is estimated to increase rapidly in the next three decades (United Nations, 2014). Ever-growing cities face many sustainability-related threats, such as climate change, overpopulation and growth at the expense of terrestrial and marine capacity, while at the same time cities are a significant source of these problems. Cities create over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions and consume two-thirds of the world's energy (C40 Cities, 2018). However, cities can also provide opportunities and be a source for developing solutions to sustainability challenges. Sustainable development has become a dominant policy paradigm and a strategic goal for several cities (Finco & Nijkamp, 2001; Jokinen, Leino, Bäcklund, & Laine, 2018). Urbanisation and the expansive growth of cities highlight the significance of urban nature to city dwellers. As cities grow larger and denser, natural areas located within cities are increasingly required to provide numerous lifesupporting and life-enhancing opportunities to urban citizens (Fischer & Eastwood, 2016; Standish, Hobbs, & Miller, 2013). These opportunities can be conceptualised as ecosystem services, defined as "the benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems […] produced by interactions within the ecosystem" (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, 2005, p. 3). Urban ecosystems such as parks, recreational forests, urban gardens, green roofs
International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 2019
The aim of this study is to gain insight into stakeholder engagement in a non-profit network orga... more The aim of this study is to gain insight into stakeholder engagement in a non-profit network organisation; it contributes to the literature on collaborative and cooperative understanding of stakeholder engagement by presenting an issue-based perspective in a non-profit organisation. The research is conducted as a qualitative case study, and multiple data sources This is the post print version of the article, which has been published in
Academy of Management Proceedings
International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 2017
Building on a constructivist learning theory and a case teaching method, this article suggests a ... more Building on a constructivist learning theory and a case teaching method, this article suggests a mixed learning approach for teaching business ethics in a multicultural group. The purpose is to present the objectives and implementation of the mixed learning approach in a case course with a multicultural group. Based on the students' feedback, we also analyse and discuss the effects of the mixed learning approach on students' learning experiences. The article contributes to the growing stream of literature on business ethics teaching in higher education by presenting an approach that allows teachers and students to join in constructive knowledge creation in a multicultural group. In so doing, the article increases our knowledge and understanding of the effectiveness of business ethics teaching and learning, while fostering the role of diversity in business management.
Ilmastonmuutos on yksi keskeisimmistä kestävän kehityksen haasteista, koska se vaikuttaa niin yks... more Ilmastonmuutos on yksi keskeisimmistä kestävän kehityksen haasteista, koska se vaikuttaa niin yksilöihin, organisaatioihin kuin yhteiskuntaan. Ilmastonmuutos on fyysinen ihmiskunnan tulevaisuuteen kohdistuva uhka, joka asettaa kyseenalaiseksi käsityksiä itsestämme sekä taloudellisista ja poliittisista järjestelmistä. Yrityksillä on hallussaan huomattavia resursseja, kuten tietotaitoa, ja siten niillä on keskeinen rooli ilmastonmuutoksen tuomiin haasteisiin tarttumisessa. Haasteena on kuitenkin ilmastonmuutoksen monitahoisuus ja sitä koskevien, yleisesti hyväksyttyjen normien ja ohjeistuksien puute. Tutkimus tarkastelee tätä väistämättä syntyvää pulmatilannetta, kun yritykset pyrkivät toimimaan suhteessa ilmastonmuutokseen. Tutkimus liittyy kestävää kehitystä ja ilmastonmuutosta käsittelevään kirjallisuuteen tarkastelemalla diskurssianalyysin keinoin ilmastonmuutokseen sitoutumista yrityksissä. Yritykset ja johtajat ovat keskeisessä asemassa tuottamassa ratkaisuja kestävän kehityksen...
A transition from linear economy towards sustainable circular economy (CE) is high on the politic... more A transition from linear economy towards sustainable circular economy (CE) is high on the political agenda in many countries at the moment (Geissdoerfer et al., 2017; McDowall et al., 2017). Planetary boundaries and climate change are major reasons for the transition towards CE (Ellen McArthur Foundation, 2020; Korhonen, Honkasalo & Seppälä, 2018a). Furthermore, CE is seen as a way to promote sustainable business models (Murray, Skene & Haynes, 2017), economic growth and create new jobs (Antikainen & Valkokari, 2016). CE has received increasing attention among scholars in recent years. Although, there has been literature reviews on CE (see e.g. Merli, Preziosi & Acampora, 2018; Prieto-Sandoval, Jaca & Ormazabal, 2018; Winans, Kendall & Deng, 2017), the concept of CE remains rather vague and it is unclear how CE is linked to sustainability (Geissdoerfer et al., 2017). Furthermore, it has been argued that environmental aspects have been dominated in the discussions of CE and less attention has been given to the social dimension of sustainability (Witjes & Lozano, 2016; Murray et al., 2017). This study investigates how CE and its linkage to sustainability are understood among key stakeholders involved in the promotion of circular economy in Finland. This study is a part of CICAT2025 Circular Economy Catalysts: From Innovation to Business Ecosystems-research project, funded by the Strategic Research Council, Academy of Finland. Totally 26 qualitative semi-structured interviews were made among professionals representing ministries, federations, research and development organizations, regional actors, cities and companies. A qualitative content analysis was used for analyzing the data. Resource efficiency, sustainable use of natural resources, circling of non-renewable and renewable materials and waste management as central components of CE among the studied stakeholders. Also, new service concepts were closely related to CE. In the broadest sense, CE was understood as a new economic and societal model-a totally new way of thinking and acting. There were also several concepts which were closely related to CE, such as bioeconomy, green economy, sharing economy and industrial symbiosis, but it was somewhat unclear, how CE differs from those concepts. Majority of the professionals perceived CE as a way to promote sustainability at the society. However, while, ecological and economic sustainability were clearly linked with CE, the association between CE and social sustainability was not that explicit. In order to accelerate the transition towards sustainable CE, it is vital that the key stakeholders share a mutual understanding of what constitutes CE and how it can promote ecological, economic and social sustainability.
South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, 2022
description of stakeholder engagement in an ecological innovation, storm water system, in a new a... more description of stakeholder engagement in an ecological innovation, storm water system, in a new and innovative residential area in Finland. The study contributes to urban ecosystem services literature.Terhi Chakhovich and Tuija Virtanen examine interfirm control in the context of sustainability with a single case study. The study examines a forerunner company recognized for its advanced sustainability reporting. A detailed in-depth analysis of the single firm seeks to elaborate theorizing on sustainability and control by highlighting empirically grounded perspectives to control that are missing in the existing control package literature.
Dr. R. Edward Freeman is Professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He ... more Dr. R. Edward Freeman is Professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He is best known for his award-winning book, Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach. He is the author and editor of more than 20 volumes in the areas of stakeholder management, business strategy and business ethics and has written more than than 100 articles in a wide variety of publications. He is co-editor-in-chief of Journal of Business Ethics and a lifelong student of philosophy, martial arts and the blues.
The purpose of the paper is to analyse how a mixed learning approach (MLA) (e.g. case studies, ap... more The purpose of the paper is to analyse how a mixed learning approach (MLA) (e.g. case studies, applied drama) can facilitate teaching and learning ethics in business management. Partners from five different countries organized an international higher education course in the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. The aim of the course was to provide the students with skills to evaluate and solve ethical problems constructively in a multicultural group. This case portrays the benefits and challenges of the MLA and discusses what it takes from teachers and students to make the use of the approach successful.
Academy of Management Proceedings
Journal of Business Ethics
Stakeholder theory has grown into one of the most frequent approaches to organizational sustainab... more Stakeholder theory has grown into one of the most frequent approaches to organizational sustainability. Stakeholder research has provided considerable insight on organization–nature relations, and advanced approaches that consider the intrinsic value of nonhuman nature. However, nonhuman nature is typically approached as an ambiguous, unified entity. Taking nonhumans adequately into account requires greater detail for both grounding the status of nonhumans and particularizing nonhuman entities as a set of potential organizational stakeholders with different characteristics, vulnerabilities, and needs. We utilize the philosophical concept of ‘recognition’ to provide a normative underpinning for stakeholder theorizing on nonhuman nature in both universal and difference-sensitive terms. We discuss how the status model of recognition helps identify relevant nonhumans as organizational stakeholders, establish respect, and particularize nonhumans in their distinctiveness and in partner-li...
Business Strategy and the Environment, 2022
South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, 2021
A circular economy (CE) is a promising solution to the looming sustainability crisis. Previous re... more A circular economy (CE) is a promising solution to the looming sustainability crisis. Previous research has shown that a systemic transition from a linear economy to a CE requires stakeholder collaboration across all levels of society. Yet, little is known about stakeholder interests in a CE. The purpose of this study is to examine stakeholder interests regarding a sustainable CE in Finland. The data of 26 expert interviews is analyzed with qualitative content analysis. The study contributes to previous CE research by adding a stakeholder perspective in the examination of a sustainable CE. Stakeholder interests are explicated in terms of value-based motivations, expectations and stakes. We conclude that the consideration of stakeholder interests is relevant for understanding stakeholder collaboration in the CE context. The study shows that the economic, ecological and local social perspectives are emphasized in a sustainable CE. More attention to global social sustainability issues ...
Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021
This article focuses on sustainability management and climate change engagement through stakehold... more This article focuses on sustainability management and climate change engagement through stakeholder collaboration. Addressing climate change requires collaboration among various stakeholders from businesses, governments, and civil society. This article examines a multi-stakeholder network aiming to generate innovative approaches to climate change. The life cycle model of multi-stakeholder networks is utilized to examine how stakeholder collaboration is used to define and plan for climate change engagement in business organizations. The findings suggest that informal and open-ended networks provide significant benefits by fostering learning and innovation when striving to address complex sustainability issues. This article concludes that because sustainability management is a delicate issue, an open-ended network may serve not only to reveal and enhance the particular sustainability interest of different participants but also to create joint interest. In turn, this may promote engage...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Feb 23, 2023
South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, Mar 11, 2022
S ustainable development is generally defined as development that "meets the needs of the present... more S ustainable development is generally defined as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (World Commission on Environment and Development [WCED], 1987, p. 8). In cities, the major challenge is how to ensure and balance economic, ecological, and social sustainability dimensions now and in the future (Finco & Nijkamp, 2001). This challenge has become increasingly pressing given that more of the global population now lives in urban than rural areas and the rate of urbanisation is estimated to increase rapidly in the next three decades (United Nations, 2014). Ever-growing cities face many sustainability-related threats, such as climate change, overpopulation and growth at the expense of terrestrial and marine capacity, while at the same time cities are a significant source of these problems. Cities create over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions and consume two-thirds of the world's energy (C40 Cities, 2018). However, cities can also provide opportunities and be a source for developing solutions to sustainability challenges. Sustainable development has become a dominant policy paradigm and a strategic goal for several cities (Finco & Nijkamp, 2001; Jokinen, Leino, Bäcklund, & Laine, 2018). Urbanisation and the expansive growth of cities highlight the significance of urban nature to city dwellers. As cities grow larger and denser, natural areas located within cities are increasingly required to provide numerous lifesupporting and life-enhancing opportunities to urban citizens (Fischer & Eastwood, 2016; Standish, Hobbs, & Miller, 2013). These opportunities can be conceptualised as ecosystem services, defined as "the benefits that humans obtain from ecosystems […] produced by interactions within the ecosystem" (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, 2005, p. 3). Urban ecosystems such as parks, recreational forests, urban gardens, green roofs
International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 2019
The aim of this study is to gain insight into stakeholder engagement in a non-profit network orga... more The aim of this study is to gain insight into stakeholder engagement in a non-profit network organisation; it contributes to the literature on collaborative and cooperative understanding of stakeholder engagement by presenting an issue-based perspective in a non-profit organisation. The research is conducted as a qualitative case study, and multiple data sources This is the post print version of the article, which has been published in
Academy of Management Proceedings
International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies, 2017
Building on a constructivist learning theory and a case teaching method, this article suggests a ... more Building on a constructivist learning theory and a case teaching method, this article suggests a mixed learning approach for teaching business ethics in a multicultural group. The purpose is to present the objectives and implementation of the mixed learning approach in a case course with a multicultural group. Based on the students' feedback, we also analyse and discuss the effects of the mixed learning approach on students' learning experiences. The article contributes to the growing stream of literature on business ethics teaching in higher education by presenting an approach that allows teachers and students to join in constructive knowledge creation in a multicultural group. In so doing, the article increases our knowledge and understanding of the effectiveness of business ethics teaching and learning, while fostering the role of diversity in business management.
Ilmastonmuutos on yksi keskeisimmistä kestävän kehityksen haasteista, koska se vaikuttaa niin yks... more Ilmastonmuutos on yksi keskeisimmistä kestävän kehityksen haasteista, koska se vaikuttaa niin yksilöihin, organisaatioihin kuin yhteiskuntaan. Ilmastonmuutos on fyysinen ihmiskunnan tulevaisuuteen kohdistuva uhka, joka asettaa kyseenalaiseksi käsityksiä itsestämme sekä taloudellisista ja poliittisista järjestelmistä. Yrityksillä on hallussaan huomattavia resursseja, kuten tietotaitoa, ja siten niillä on keskeinen rooli ilmastonmuutoksen tuomiin haasteisiin tarttumisessa. Haasteena on kuitenkin ilmastonmuutoksen monitahoisuus ja sitä koskevien, yleisesti hyväksyttyjen normien ja ohjeistuksien puute. Tutkimus tarkastelee tätä väistämättä syntyvää pulmatilannetta, kun yritykset pyrkivät toimimaan suhteessa ilmastonmuutokseen. Tutkimus liittyy kestävää kehitystä ja ilmastonmuutosta käsittelevään kirjallisuuteen tarkastelemalla diskurssianalyysin keinoin ilmastonmuutokseen sitoutumista yrityksissä. Yritykset ja johtajat ovat keskeisessä asemassa tuottamassa ratkaisuja kestävän kehityksen...
A transition from linear economy towards sustainable circular economy (CE) is high on the politic... more A transition from linear economy towards sustainable circular economy (CE) is high on the political agenda in many countries at the moment (Geissdoerfer et al., 2017; McDowall et al., 2017). Planetary boundaries and climate change are major reasons for the transition towards CE (Ellen McArthur Foundation, 2020; Korhonen, Honkasalo & Seppälä, 2018a). Furthermore, CE is seen as a way to promote sustainable business models (Murray, Skene & Haynes, 2017), economic growth and create new jobs (Antikainen & Valkokari, 2016). CE has received increasing attention among scholars in recent years. Although, there has been literature reviews on CE (see e.g. Merli, Preziosi & Acampora, 2018; Prieto-Sandoval, Jaca & Ormazabal, 2018; Winans, Kendall & Deng, 2017), the concept of CE remains rather vague and it is unclear how CE is linked to sustainability (Geissdoerfer et al., 2017). Furthermore, it has been argued that environmental aspects have been dominated in the discussions of CE and less attention has been given to the social dimension of sustainability (Witjes & Lozano, 2016; Murray et al., 2017). This study investigates how CE and its linkage to sustainability are understood among key stakeholders involved in the promotion of circular economy in Finland. This study is a part of CICAT2025 Circular Economy Catalysts: From Innovation to Business Ecosystems-research project, funded by the Strategic Research Council, Academy of Finland. Totally 26 qualitative semi-structured interviews were made among professionals representing ministries, federations, research and development organizations, regional actors, cities and companies. A qualitative content analysis was used for analyzing the data. Resource efficiency, sustainable use of natural resources, circling of non-renewable and renewable materials and waste management as central components of CE among the studied stakeholders. Also, new service concepts were closely related to CE. In the broadest sense, CE was understood as a new economic and societal model-a totally new way of thinking and acting. There were also several concepts which were closely related to CE, such as bioeconomy, green economy, sharing economy and industrial symbiosis, but it was somewhat unclear, how CE differs from those concepts. Majority of the professionals perceived CE as a way to promote sustainability at the society. However, while, ecological and economic sustainability were clearly linked with CE, the association between CE and social sustainability was not that explicit. In order to accelerate the transition towards sustainable CE, it is vital that the key stakeholders share a mutual understanding of what constitutes CE and how it can promote ecological, economic and social sustainability.
South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, 2022
description of stakeholder engagement in an ecological innovation, storm water system, in a new a... more description of stakeholder engagement in an ecological innovation, storm water system, in a new and innovative residential area in Finland. The study contributes to urban ecosystem services literature.Terhi Chakhovich and Tuija Virtanen examine interfirm control in the context of sustainability with a single case study. The study examines a forerunner company recognized for its advanced sustainability reporting. A detailed in-depth analysis of the single firm seeks to elaborate theorizing on sustainability and control by highlighting empirically grounded perspectives to control that are missing in the existing control package literature.
Dr. R. Edward Freeman is Professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He ... more Dr. R. Edward Freeman is Professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He is best known for his award-winning book, Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach. He is the author and editor of more than 20 volumes in the areas of stakeholder management, business strategy and business ethics and has written more than than 100 articles in a wide variety of publications. He is co-editor-in-chief of Journal of Business Ethics and a lifelong student of philosophy, martial arts and the blues.
The purpose of the paper is to analyse how a mixed learning approach (MLA) (e.g. case studies, ap... more The purpose of the paper is to analyse how a mixed learning approach (MLA) (e.g. case studies, applied drama) can facilitate teaching and learning ethics in business management. Partners from five different countries organized an international higher education course in the years 2013, 2014 and 2015. The aim of the course was to provide the students with skills to evaluate and solve ethical problems constructively in a multicultural group. This case portrays the benefits and challenges of the MLA and discusses what it takes from teachers and students to make the use of the approach successful.
Academy of Management Proceedings
Journal of Business Ethics
Stakeholder theory has grown into one of the most frequent approaches to organizational sustainab... more Stakeholder theory has grown into one of the most frequent approaches to organizational sustainability. Stakeholder research has provided considerable insight on organization–nature relations, and advanced approaches that consider the intrinsic value of nonhuman nature. However, nonhuman nature is typically approached as an ambiguous, unified entity. Taking nonhumans adequately into account requires greater detail for both grounding the status of nonhumans and particularizing nonhuman entities as a set of potential organizational stakeholders with different characteristics, vulnerabilities, and needs. We utilize the philosophical concept of ‘recognition’ to provide a normative underpinning for stakeholder theorizing on nonhuman nature in both universal and difference-sensitive terms. We discuss how the status model of recognition helps identify relevant nonhumans as organizational stakeholders, establish respect, and particularize nonhumans in their distinctiveness and in partner-li...
Business Strategy and the Environment, 2022
South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, 2021
A circular economy (CE) is a promising solution to the looming sustainability crisis. Previous re... more A circular economy (CE) is a promising solution to the looming sustainability crisis. Previous research has shown that a systemic transition from a linear economy to a CE requires stakeholder collaboration across all levels of society. Yet, little is known about stakeholder interests in a CE. The purpose of this study is to examine stakeholder interests regarding a sustainable CE in Finland. The data of 26 expert interviews is analyzed with qualitative content analysis. The study contributes to previous CE research by adding a stakeholder perspective in the examination of a sustainable CE. Stakeholder interests are explicated in terms of value-based motivations, expectations and stakes. We conclude that the consideration of stakeholder interests is relevant for understanding stakeholder collaboration in the CE context. The study shows that the economic, ecological and local social perspectives are emphasized in a sustainable CE. More attention to global social sustainability issues ...
Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021
This article focuses on sustainability management and climate change engagement through stakehold... more This article focuses on sustainability management and climate change engagement through stakeholder collaboration. Addressing climate change requires collaboration among various stakeholders from businesses, governments, and civil society. This article examines a multi-stakeholder network aiming to generate innovative approaches to climate change. The life cycle model of multi-stakeholder networks is utilized to examine how stakeholder collaboration is used to define and plan for climate change engagement in business organizations. The findings suggest that informal and open-ended networks provide significant benefits by fostering learning and innovation when striving to address complex sustainability issues. This article concludes that because sustainability management is a delicate issue, an open-ended network may serve not only to reveal and enhance the particular sustainability interest of different participants but also to create joint interest. In turn, this may promote engage...
This book focuses on the crucial sustainability challenge of reducing food waste at the level of ... more This book focuses on the crucial sustainability challenge of reducing food waste at the level of consumer-society. Providing an in-depth, research-based overview of the multifaceted problem, it considers environmental, economic, social and ethical factors. Perspectives included in the book address households, consumers, and organizations, and their role in reducing food waste. Rather than focusing upon the reasons for food waste itself, the chapters develop research-based solutions for the problem, providing a much-needed solution-orientated approach that takes multiple perspectives into account.
Chapters 1, 2, 12 and 16 of this book are available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-20561-4