Organiblò
engaging people in “circular” organizations and enabling social sustainability
Additional information
Authors
Beretta E.,
Burkhalter C.,
Camenisch P.,
Carcano-Monti C.,
Citraro M.,
Manini-Mondia M.,
Traversa F.
Type
Journal Article
Year
2024
Language
English
Abstract
The present analysis related to social sustainability aims at evaluating and understanding how a “circular” or “round” organization such as the so-called Organiblò (i.e., a fusion of the terms “organigram” and the Italian word for “porthole”) functions. More precisely, the present article wants to raise awareness among companies that a profound cultural change seems necessary to push the search for sustainable objectives further. In this specific regard, independent interviews with the CEOs of 11 medium-sized enterprises and 46 young middle managers were conducted. Based on their responses, our analysis highlights the advantages of a “circular” organization, which range from better corporate sustainability to greater freedom of staff and cross-functional activities as well as the valorization of individuals and enhanced flexibility and collaborative spirit. However, time is needed to effect such a profound cultural change. The main difficulties consist in the approach to decision-making processes, because top management is often not yet prone to strongly encourage transparency, a culture of feedback and inclusiveness in the workforce. Consequently, a new, additional manager (i.e., a “wheeler manager”) might disseminate a new managing culture and involve employees in contributing to the company’s sustainability.
Keywords
“Circular” or “round” organizations, Corporate mission, Creativity, Flexibility and empowerment, Human resources management, New managing culture, Social sustainability, "Wheeler manager”
Journal
Sustainability
Volume
16
Number ( Month )
8
Pages (or article number)
3468
Diffusion
License
CC BY
Visibility
Public
Status open access
Gold
