Bridging Sustainability and Management System Standards: A Unified Perspective


Büyüksaatçı Kiriş S., Yılmaz D.

Journal of Economics Business and International Relations, cilt.4, sa.1, ss.45-76, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)

Özet

Management system standards serve as strategic instruments for organizations aspiring toward corporate success and the adoption of innovative approaches. These standards equip businesses with a management philosophy designed to optimize process control and enhance goal attainment. When effectively internalized by both managers and employees, this philosophy yields substantial benefits for the organization. Consistent, systematic, and long-term implementation of management system standards positively influences an organization’s environmental, social, and governance performance, while also contributing significantly to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organizations that strategically adopt and integrate these standards can thus enhance both operational efficiency and social impact, positioning themselves as leaders in sustainable development. In this context, this study provides a perspective on how the implementation of management system standards creates a bridge to achieving sustainability goals.