Green knowledge management and strategic renewal: a discursive perspective on corporate sustainability

Jeffrey Gauthier and Zuopeng (Justin) Zhang

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2020, vol. 69, issue 8, 1797-1811

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to build theory concerning the role of discourse in strategic renewal and green knowledge management. Design/methodology/approach - The approach entails an application of discourse theory to the strategy process literature, a review of the knowledge management (KM) literature and examination of examples in the context of organizations' sustainability initiatives. Findings - A discourse-based model of green knowledge management, with associated research propositions that address each element of strategy renewal, is developed. Research limitations/implications - The model and propositions in this paper may help to spur future management research that draws on a variety of discourse analytic tools, and advances our understanding of KM focused on environmental sustainability. Originality/value - A discursive perspective on green knowledge management allows for a broader and more dynamic view of strategy process. This paper foregrounds the dynamic nature of strategy process in exploring the nature of discourse, and suggests that green knowledge management addresses a key megatrend that may form a foundation for strategic renewal.

Keywords: Discourse; Corporate sustainability; Strategic renewal; Green knowledge management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-10-2019-0489

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