EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY IMPLEMENTATION IN KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Today, the problems concerning environmental, social and economic matters are increasing, and education is considered critical to solving these issues on the sustainable development. This paper seeks to identify the awareness of the concept of sustainability among the employers in Sibiu. The first part shows the actions of the international community for sustainability, theoretical concepts, models, objectives and outlines the essential conditions that determine the success of sustainability international initiatives. Then I'll address the problem at a national level, critically analyzing the state's initiatives and actions regarding sustainability and the last part of the paper consists of a research regarding sustainability on the employers in Sibiu. Finally the research findings and recommendations to enhance employee's or future employee's knowledge regarding sustainable development are outlined. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]