Business Ecology

Business ecology is a new field that synthesizes centuries of cultural wisdom a close observation of natural systems and proven business success strategies such as strategic planning and total quality management. It emulates natures systems design to provide a harmonious relationship-oriented approach that reveals how your organization really works. This book applies these principles to help you integrate profitability stakeholder relations and environmental performance ¦ giving your organization the natural edge in emerging ecological economy.. Business ecology measures not just financial but overall viability by revealing vital flows and relationships that sustain your business. It is a lens for seeing those intangible elements of your organizations design -- such as core values value-creation cycles and innovative thinking ¦ that are essential factors shaping its success.. The Business Ecology Network (BEN) founded in 1995 is a catalyst for life-sustaining enterprise. BEN is a learning community for leaders and managers who want to apply a new way of thinking ¦ business ecology ¦ to create new sustainable opportunities for their businesses and non profit organizations. Visit the BEN web page at http://naturaledge.org. . · Applies natures organizing elegance to everyday business situations· Offers the reader profit AND environmental integrity· Unique and valuable blend of traditional business concepts with cutting-edge field of ecology