Abstract
This article argues that direct ecological impact needs to be incorporated into research on organizations and the natural environment, as complementary to conceptualizations of ecological impact as a social construction. Building on work in analytical sociology, it proposes to study socio-ecological mechanisms and thus enhance the understanding of processes of organizing within dynamic ecosystems. Three categories of socio-ecological mechanisms are introduced and illustrated with examples. The article concludes with reflections on the expected increase of direct ecological impact on organizations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 281-297 |
Journal | Organization & Environment |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |