The Economy of Communion Model A Spirituality-Based View of Global Sustainability and its Application to Management Education

Author
Katherine J. Lopez, Zaida L. Martínez, Linda B. Specht
Region
Africa
Asia - Pacific
Europe
Latin & South America
North America
Topic
Ethics & Social Justice
Length
20 pages
Keywords
management education
Economy of Communion (EoC)
sustainability
spirituality-based approach
sustainable practices
Student Price
$0.00
Target Audience
Faculty/Researchers
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Executive Education

This paper describes recent concerns with management education and offers the Economy of Communion (EoC) Model as an example that maybe used in management education programs to illustrate a spirituality-based approach to sustainability. With its foundation in Catholic social teaching, the EoC model gives priority to the development of relationships among internal and external stakeholders, with profits regarded as an outcome of sustainable practices that respect both people and planet.