Excellence and Creating a Sustainable Future

Authors

  • Katarina Grozina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37886/ruo.2021.046

Keywords:

EFQM model, sustainable future, sustainable strategy, sustainable development, sustainable performance, organization, competencies

Abstract

Research Question (RQ): Do organizations create or implement a sustainable future strategy?

Purpose: The aim is to present the EFQM model of excellence, to give the meaning of a sustainable future and to examine how organizations are prepared for a sustainable future as an environmental, social and economic aspect.

Method: A qualitative method was used in the research where an analysis of various articles and literature was performed.

Results: Organizations are aware that a sustainable future is crucial for the future of all, and they are already making greater use of all the principles of the EFQM model of excellence. They lead their strategy, vision and principles of business excellence.

Organization: The sustainable future of the organization enables better business and greater interest of all employees.

Society: An organization is one that can lead, direct and set goals for a sustainable future in its successful operation.

Originality: Presentation of a review of a sustainable future.

Limitations/Future Research: The research was done on the basis of articles and literature.

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Published

2026-08-13

Issue

Section

Original Review Paper

How to Cite

Excellence and Creating a Sustainable Future. (2026). Journal of Universal Excellence, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.37886/ruo.2021.046

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