 | | | | Research Philosophy
Our goal is to create and disseminate information on how (if) business can cope with increasing needs to simultaneously excel in economic, environmental and social contexts. Traditional business research has focused on a single bottom line of profits; our research is focused on how to create top performance when the bottom line is measured on the three criteria of economic, environmental and social performance. We are focused on helping business determine how to manage and invest to excel along multiple dimensions and over the long term.
Research Objectivity
We recognize that research on these topics often has a political component. However, our position in society as a Public Research University requires us to be as objective as possible. Therefore we follow the following general rules when doing research:
- We will not become affiliated with any one company, NGO, or industry either as a source of data or funding.
- We will only accept funding from outside organizations if we are free to disseminate the results as we see fit without oversight. Funding that comes with “strings attached” will not be accepted.
- Results will be published in both peer reviewed academic journals and in outlets aimed at practitioners. Most important, results will shape what occurs in the classroom.
Getting Involved
If you wish to contribute or be involved with Sustainability research efforts, please contact Zhaohui Wu at (541) 737-3514 or zhaohui.wu@bus.oregonstate.edu. |
