Enhancing sustainability performance of universities: A DMAIC approach

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  • Anwar Hamdan
    University of Sharjah
  • Sadeque Hamdan
    University of Sharjah
  • Imad Alsyouf
    University of Sharjah
  • Nada Murad
    University of Sharjah
  • Marah Abdelrazeq
    University of Sharjah
  • Sondos Al‐Ali
    University of Sharjah
  • Maamar Bettayeb
    University of Sharjah
This paper aims to assess and improve the sustainability performance at a higher educational institute (HEI) in UAE using DMAIC methodology, considering five sustainability aspects (knowledge, behaviour, concern, awareness and attitude). One primary and six secondary research questions were defined in the define phase. In the measure phase, a questionnaire was designed to measure the current sustainability level based on the five sustainability aspects. A questionnaire was distributed among campus populations and statistically analysed in the analysis phase. Participation in UI GreenMetric was used in the control phase to monitor the performance from 2018 to 2020. It was found that the communication college has the lowest sustainability level at 25% marginal error compared with other colleges. Also, students have the lowest sustainability level compared with faculty and staff at a 15% marginal error. The proposed framework can help HEI decision-makers assess their sustainability levels and suggest plans to enhance sustainability performance.
Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Tudalennau (o-i)153-172
CyfnodolynSystems Research and Behavioral Science
Cyfrol41
Rhif y cyfnodolyn1
Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar14 Maw 2023
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StatwsCyhoeddwyd - 1 Ion 2024
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