Management Practices for Transitioning to a Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

Authors

Idriss Dagal, Beykent University; Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, University of Douala; Ambe Harrison, University of Buea; Pradeep Jangir, Chandigarh University; Emmanuel Fendzi-Donfack, University of Yaounde; Pierre Tiako, CITRD Lab, Oklahoma City, USA

Keywords:

Circular Economy, Sustainable Business Practices, Management Strategies, Resource Efficiency, Organizational Innovation, Sustainability Challenges

Synopsis

This is a Chapter in:

Book:
Business Solutions and Environment
Print ISBN 978-1-6692-0010-9
Online ISBN 978-1-6692-0009-3

Series:
Chronicle of Business

Chapter Abstract:

Sustainable resource use and biodiversity preservation are critical. While sustainable business models have become deeply ingrained, obstacles remain to transitioning to a circular economy (CE). This paper investigates the complexities of modern environments as resources, exploring sustainable business models by connecting technologies and their semiotic contexts. We analyze the challenges businesses face in shifting to CE, focusing on management practices, technological barriers, and stakeholder collaboration. We propose a framework for stakeholder collaboration and practical managerial actions to facilitate CE adoption, thereby enhancing sustainable economic transformation.

About this Paper

Cite this paper as:
Idriss Dagal I., Mbasso W.F., Harrison A., Jangir J., Fendzi-Donfack E., Tiako P.F.(2025) Management Practices for Transitioning to a Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities. In: Tiako P.F. (ed) Business Solutions and Environment. Chronicle of Business. OkIP. ICBF25#12. https://doi.org/10.55432/978-1-6692-0009-3_1


Presented at:
The 2025 OkIP International Conference on Business Frontiers (ICBF) in Oklahoma City, OK, USA, and Online, on April 2, 2025


Contact:
Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso
fendzi.wulfran@yahoo.fr

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Management Practices for Transitioning to a Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities

Published

March 20, 2025

Online ISSN

2832-5710

Print ISSN

2832-5702