Ivana Mijatovic - Böcker

This book examines education about standardization in the context of sustainable management. It shows the role of standardization education in the global economy, and in markets, industries and businesses. The book presents knowledge on standardization for sustainable management, describes measures that can be taken to stimulate it, and highlights strategies for teaching and disseminating the concept. Subsequently presenting a number of best practices and case studies, the book seeks to align theory and practice. For researchers, this is the first academic publication that interconnects the concepts of sustainability, standardization and education. For professionals in the area of sustainability it shows that standardization is an essential instrument for enhancing sustainability for which proper education is needed. For standardization professionals the book reveals the links to sustainability and it shows not only the importance of education about standardization but also how this can be organized, and finally, for universities, the book shows that standardization deserves to be included in the curriculum, and it provides guidance and best practice examples about how this can be done.

This book examines education about standardization in the context of sustainable management. It shows the role of standardization education in the global economy, and in markets, industries and businesses. The book presents knowledge on standardization for sustainable management, describes measures that can be taken to stimulate it, and highlights strategies for teaching and disseminating the concept. Subsequently presenting a number of best practices and case studies, the book seeks to align theory and practice. For researchers, this is the first academic publication that interconnects the concepts of sustainability, standardization and education. For professionals in the area of sustainability it shows that standardization is an essential instrument for enhancing sustainability for which proper education is needed. For standardization professionals the book reveals the links to sustainability and it shows not only the importance of education about standardization but also how this can be organized, and finally, for universities, the book shows that standardization deserves to be included in the curriculum, and it provides guidance and best practice examples about how this can be done.

This book contains a selection of extended and peer-reviewed high-quality research papers presented at the XIX International Symposium of Organizational Sciences—SymOrg 2024, held in Zlatibor, Serbia, from 12 to 15 June 2024. The unique characteristics of modern digital technologies, when combined with human capabilities, have the potential to unlock hidden organizational value. Yet, realizing this potential requires more than the mere adoption of advanced tools; it demands a multidimensional and integrative approach—one that is thoroughly examined throughout this book. Contributing authors offer cutting-edge insights into a wide range of topics, including e-business, financial innovations, marketing and communication, human resource management, project management, and quality management and standardization. This book serves as an invaluable resource for professionals, researchers, academic institutions, and all those interested in the latest developments in organizational sciences.