Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
CLIMATE CRISIS Research within the Framework of Disaster Preparednes, Kaya,Afşin Ahmet, Editör, Livre de Lyon, Lyon, ss.53-72, 2023
The concept of management is one of the oldest and most universal concepts in terms of human history. Management is a process of managing human communities to solve problems. Individuals have been establishing organizations and trying to manage them in order to achieve their goals by using the resources available to them effectively and efficiently from past to present. The phenomenon of management is important for the effective functioning of established organizations, the use of resources, and the realization of objectives. Although management is an old concept, it is a concept that maintains its importance in every field from the business world to non-governmental organizations, from state administration to interpersonal relations. The phenomenon that enables these elements to achieve their goals by using their resources in the best way is management. The concept of management includes basic functions such as planning, organizing, leadership, coordination, and control as well as effectiveness and efficiency, objectives, and resources. For an organization to be successful, these functions must be implemented in a balanced manner. The concept of management has an important place in a constantly changing and developing world, especially in business life. Factors such as technological developments, globalization, environmental factors, and social changes require organizations to constantly review their management approaches. Successful management stands out with its ability to be compatible with these variables. Management is an important factor affecting the success of organizations and this discipline has been handled scientifically and shaped by researchers over time. Management approaches; classical management approaches, behavioral management approach, contingency approach, system approach, and modern approaches have been developed by putting forward many theories. These approaches have been developed and applied in different periods and according to different needs in the management world. Today, when modern management approaches are examined, it is seen that they are developing under the influence of technological developments, social events, global reflections, and many other factors. Green management, one of the modern management approaches, is seen as a management model based on environmental sustainability and the protection of natural resources. The related concept aims to reduce the (positive/negative) impacts of profit-oriented or non-profit enterprises and organizations on the environment and to fulfill their social responsibilities as well as their purpose of existence. Green management includes issues such as environmental sensitivity, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable use of natural resources, and one of the main objectives of the concept is to minimize environmental impacts. In green management, not only the main goal is to protect nature but also to contribute to the long-term sustainability of businesses. For example, production enterprises should take into account that recycling will be recycled when designing the products to be put on the market and may have implemented green management practices by minimizing waste levels. Adopting green management principles is considered important to contribute to a sustainable future both environmentally and economically. On the other hand, climate change, which is one of the most fundamental and important problems of today, refers to long-term changes in the world’s climate system and is generally stated as an increase in temperature worldwide due to the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. When we look at the phenomenon of climate change, it is seen that it is a more complex problem that brings along many environmental, economic, and social problems. Since climate change is a concept expressed as temperature imbalance, the increase in temperatures can cause the melting of glaciers, drought, floods, and many similar negative situations. The occurrence of all these problems reveals various problems and can cause many problems such as refugee problems, food security problems, and economic instability. Although climate change is not a problem that cannot be eliminated today, it will cause major problems for future generations. Therefore, combating climate change problems is recognized as a responsibility of everyone today. Green management and climate change are among the most important environmental and sustainability issues of today’s world. It is seen that the relationship between the two concepts is important and the management styles exhibited by businesses play an important role in combating climate change. Businesses that adopt green management principles can play an active role in increasing energy efficiency, producing environmentally friendly products, and providing services. In terms of climate change, overuse and depletion of natural resources lead to climate change and this situation may adversely affect businesses that use raw materials. Problems such as damages due to climate events, supply chain interruptions, and increases in energy costs can threaten the sustainability of businesses. For this reason, businesses can both fulfill their environmental responsibilities and reduce the risks of climate change by adopting green management practices. This study, aims to contribute to the accumulation of knowledge in the literature by addressing the concept of green management and climate change and to provide recommendations to businesses at the point of implementation.