1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910823583303321

Titolo

The solid facts / / edited by Richard Wilkinson and Micheal Marmot

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Copenhagen, Denmark : , : World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, , [2003]

©2003

ISBN

9780585492522

0585492522

9789289014014

9289014016

Edizione

[Second edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (31 pages, 1 unnumbered page) : illustrations (chiefly colour), charts, photographs

Disciplina

362.107

Soggetti

Health - Social aspects

Public health - Social aspects

Social medicine

Medical policy

Health Policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Social determinants of health"--Page 1 of cover.

"Healthy Cities 21 Century. International Centre for Health and Society"--Page 1 of cover.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- 1. The social gradient -- 2. Stress -- 3. Early life -- 4. Social exclusion -- 5. Work -- 6. Unemployment -- 7. Social support -- 8. Addiction -- 9. Food -- 10. Transport -- WHO and other important sources.

Sommario/riassunto

"Poorer people live shorter lives and are more often ill than the rich. This disparity has drawn attention to the remarkable sensitivity of health to the social environment. This publication examines this social gradient in health, and explains how psychological and social influences affect physical health and longevity. It then looks at what is known about the most important social determinants of health today, and the role that public policy can play in shaping a social environment that is more conducive to better health. This second edition relies on



the most up-to-date sources in its selection and description of the main social determinants of health in our society today. Key research sources are given for each: stress, early life, social exclusion, working conditions, unemployment, social support, addiction, healthy food and transport policy. Policy and action for health need to address the social determinants of health, attacking the causes of ill health before they can lead to problems. This is a challenging task for both decision-makers and public health actors and advocates. This publication provides the facts and the policy options that will enable them to act."--Provided by publisher.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910298496403321

Titolo

Sustainable Operations Management : Advances in Strategy and Methodology / / edited by Andrea Chiarini

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-14002-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (225 p.)

Collana

Measuring Operations Performance, , 2363-9970

Disciplina

330

338.927

658.1

658.40301

Soggetti

Operations research

Decision making

Sustainable development

Leadership

Organization

Planning

Production management

Business ethics

Operations Research/Decision Theory

Sustainable Development

Business Strategy/Leadership

Operations Management

Business Ethics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese



Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Marketing strategy, strategic planning and corporate social responsibility: an exploratory research -- Sustainable knowledge management and the outsourcing of core competences-Does that fit together? Initial insights from a literature review -- The role of culture in a sustainable built environment -- The management of environmental performance in the supply chain: an overview -- The measurement of environmental performance in hospitals: a systematic review of literature -- How does innovativeness foster sustainable supply chain management? -- Sustainable manufacturing: the lean and green business model -- Sustainability through eco-design: shedding light on the adoption of the ISO 14006 standard -- Early adoption of ISO 50001 standard: an empirical study -- Sustainability in Iran’s road transport sector: evaluating strategies and policies.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents innovative research on various aspects of sustainability in the field of operations management and illustrates the potential of sustainability thinking and practice to improve operations performance and thereby meet customer needs. Particular attention is devoted to corporate social responsibility and marketing strategy, knowledge management for sustainability, the role of culture in a sustainable built environment, sustainable manufacturing through the application of lean and green concepts, advancing sustainability through ISO standards, and the sustainable supply chain. The present decade is proving to be a time of change in terms of business strategies and operations management. Many of the trends are still subject to uncertainty, but an understanding of the need for, and benefits of, sustainability can give a clear indication of their trajectory. Consumers and markets in general believe that while implementing their business strategies, companies should also try to improve society and the environment and to exercise social responsibility toward their employees. This book provides insights into how this may be achieved, and it is recommended for researchers as well as all practitioners and managers dedicated to enhancing sustainability in operations.