Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark, Greece : Systems Thinking on Sustainable Value
Kumar, Satish (2016)
Kumar, Satish
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2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017110716676
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017110716676
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The study is an original research suggesting Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark as a platform for systems thinking on sustainable value. The study provides information on Global Geoparks Network, European Geoparks Network and detailed description of Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark emphasizing its distinct features. The formation of Lesvos landscape during the Miocene period due to volcanic eruptions, creation of petrified forests, geological faults and geosites coupled with natural, cultural and intangible heritage, and sustainable development resulted in the development of Lesvos island geopark system.
The research incorporates systems engineering methodology along the Vee-model of systems engineering life cycle. The geopark systems and its stakeholders have also been touched upon. The importance of requirements engineering, blending strategic management viewpoints and systems engineering viewpoints in delighting geotourists along the geopark value chain has also been highlighted. Emphasis is given on the 5Cs: credibility, communication, community, capacity building and conservation (WHC 2015) and suggests addition of 3Cs: continuity, connectivity and creativity.
The research proposes “Geopark Value Pyramid” (modified from Carroll 1991, 1999), undertakes classification and categorization of geotourists, formulates “Geotourist Engagement Model” in an effort to rationalize resources targeted at value creating geotourists, using ABC analysis. Design for Sustainability along Vee-diagram for sustainable systems engineering process, and sustainable value creation along the primary and support functions in the geopark value chain network (Porter 1985) have also been discussed.
A qualitative study was carried out in evaluating a group of ten geopark members (aspiring and UNESCO Global geoparks), and the findings are reported. An indepth study testing the new models may benefit management professionals and decision makers.
The research incorporates systems engineering methodology along the Vee-model of systems engineering life cycle. The geopark systems and its stakeholders have also been touched upon. The importance of requirements engineering, blending strategic management viewpoints and systems engineering viewpoints in delighting geotourists along the geopark value chain has also been highlighted. Emphasis is given on the 5Cs: credibility, communication, community, capacity building and conservation (WHC 2015) and suggests addition of 3Cs: continuity, connectivity and creativity.
The research proposes “Geopark Value Pyramid” (modified from Carroll 1991, 1999), undertakes classification and categorization of geotourists, formulates “Geotourist Engagement Model” in an effort to rationalize resources targeted at value creating geotourists, using ABC analysis. Design for Sustainability along Vee-diagram for sustainable systems engineering process, and sustainable value creation along the primary and support functions in the geopark value chain network (Porter 1985) have also been discussed.
A qualitative study was carried out in evaluating a group of ten geopark members (aspiring and UNESCO Global geoparks), and the findings are reported. An indepth study testing the new models may benefit management professionals and decision makers.