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NSM Focus: Responsible Governance for Sustainable Societies

NSM Focus is the online platform of Nijmegen School of Management with news, projects and in-depth interviews with our researchers, teachers, organisations and alumni. Everything in one place and connected to practice.

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Why we do what we do

Based on our mission 'Responsible Governance for Sustainable Societies' and our broad vision of management, we pay attention to social trends in our research and education. We enable students, institutions and companies, social actors and governments to play a role in the transformation towards sustainable societies. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals are closely aligned with this, as are our three faculty themes: sustainable living environment, resilient society and social economy.

Our story Mission and vision Research projects

Sustainable environment

Deltares and Radboud Univeristy bring together scientific and applied knowledge on water issues: ‘It has grown organically’

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Water has become a hot topic in society and policy. Issues such as drinking water availability, flooding and drought are causing headaches for decision-makers.

Fabriekspijp met rook

Sustainability reporting no longer shields companies from criticism

Research news item

New rules from governments across Europe require companies to increase their reporting on sustainability efforts. Since then, stakeholders such as NGOs and journalists have been able to use those insights to ramp up their criticism against companies.

Course CHARGE

Environmental regulations reduces emissions, but impact on climate is limited

Research news item

The good news: when environmental rules pressure one company, the effect can spread through shared boardroom ties, leading connected firms to reduce emissions too. The bad news: the positive impact on the climate is limited.

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Resilient society

Loods met vrachtwagen

Better leadership in the transportation sector can help reduce truck driver dropouts

Research news item

The long-term employability of Dutch truck drivers is under pressure. Heavy workloads, long-term absenteeism, and a persistent labor shortage are making the profession of truck driver increasingly challenging.

Simone Ritter bij gebouw

“It is precisely in the age of AI that unique human qualities are crucial to innovation”

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How do you arrive at new solutions to complex societal problems? And how does an organisation develop its capacity for innovation? Ultimately, the key lies with people themselves, emphasises Simone Ritter, associate professor of innovation.

Muskan Achhpilia

The impact of technology on corporate decision-making: ‘Make sure AI works with you, not against you’

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Research by Muskan Achhpilia, PhD candidate and lecturer in the Department of Economics, shows that new technologies often reinforce existing power structures within companies.

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Social economy

Marleen Hermans voor een whiteboard

A revamped supermarket experience? Not all categories benefit

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More and more supermarkets are transforming their stores, shifting from a no-frills and price-oriented format to an experience-driven environment. But what does such a makeover mean for category sales?

Jorgo Goossens

Research into individual preferences in new pension system important for millions of Dutch citizens

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A radical change with consequences for millions of Dutch citizens: we are getting a new pension system. This new system focuses on the risk and time preferences of contributors.

Luc Onink van Yup in de boom

Luc Onink: “It's incredibly enjoyable and educational to build a company from the ground up and do everything yourself.”

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Luc Onink has a passion for entrepreneurship. Together with his girlfriend Doortje, he founded 'Yup in de boom' four years ago. Among other things, he talks about how his studies in Business Administration have benefited him.

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