CONFRONTING THE INEVITABLE: ISO 14001 IMPLEMENTATION AND THE DURBAN AUTOMOTIVE CLUSTER

Authors

  • A. Turner School of Management, University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • C. O?Neill School of Management, University of KwaZulu-Natal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/18-2-117

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the article is to explore the complexities of the ISO 14001 implementation process, with the objective of identifying the barriers to its implementation, the factors that influence these barriers, and finding possible solutions to address these barriers. The theoretical basis of ISO 14001, the implementation process, and its strategic implications were established by reviewing previous research. Based on this theoretical review, a self-administered questionnaire was designed to serve as a measuring instrument for the empirical research conducted among members of the Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC). The specific objectives of the empirical study were: to determine the reasons for seeking ISO 14001 certification, to determine the perceived and experienced barriers to its implementation, and to investigate the strategic implications of an Environmental Management System (EMS) such as ISO 14001. Finally, the findings, recommendations, caveats, and suggestions for further research are summarised.

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die oogmerk van hierdie artikel is om die kompleksiteit van die ISO 14001 implementeringsproses te ondersoek met die doel om die hindernisse wat implementering belemmer en die faktore wat hierdie hindernisse be

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Turner, A., & O?Neill, C. (2011). CONFRONTING THE INEVITABLE: ISO 14001 IMPLEMENTATION AND THE DURBAN AUTOMOTIVE CLUSTER. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 18(2). https://doi.org/10.7166/18-2-117

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2007)

Section

General Articles

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