Evolution of the Conception of Sustainable Development: A Managerial Perspective

Abstract

The article is aimed at analyzing the evolution of the conception of sustainable development with the definition and substantiation of the likely prospects for its further changes. To achieve the aim, general-scientific and special research methods were used. As a result of the systematization of scientific approaches to the definition of the concept of «sustainable development» and the identification of three stages of the evolution of the conception of sustainable development, a forecast was made regarding the likely next stage of the evolution of the conception of sustainable development. It is substantiated that the management of sustainable development in the strategic perspective can be associated with the coordination and implementation of social, economic, environmental, and technological development goals. It is emphasized that technological changes will contribute to and emphasize the importance of scientific-technological progress as such and in the context of ensuring social standards and guarantees, improving the quality and safety of life of absolutely all categories of the population, creating appropriate conditions for environmental protection and economic growth. It is assumed that the technological goals of sustainable development will also concern the security of technological changes for the development of mankind related to global digitalization and robotization of the economy and everyday life. The results of the research can be used in further scientific research on the problems of determining strategic benchmarks and sustainable development tasks.

Keywords

• sustainable development
• conception
• evolution
• sustainable development goals
• companies
• development management models
• sustainable development strategies.