The document discusses using behavioral economics to address climate change over 50 days. It explores linking behavioral economics to concepts like organizational sociology, social psychology, and political science. The goal is to understand human behavior and decision-making to develop strategies to increase environmental awareness and drive action through approaches beyond just information provision. Behavioral economics looks at how guidelines, norms, and social relationships within organizations can shape behaviors and outcomes.

1. 50 Days to Save the Planet
Behavioural Economics
A working hypothesis
by Clive Burgess October 2012
My global perspective
➔ One World ~ Many People with different cultures
Curious... looking beyond the obvious at the bigger
picture ~ Sustainable Development -making social policy
Clive Burgess ©2012

2. 50 Days to Save the Planet
Behavioural Economics
Strategy
“Although thought maybe seen by some as
subjective, it is the actions one takes by using ones
own definition of the situation and the social
relationships between the interactions of the
participants and how others respond to the actions
taken, which create socially real consequences...”
Clive Burgess 13th July 2005
Clive Burgess ©2012

3. 50 Days to Save the Planet
Behavioural Economics
“Information does not necessarily lead to
increased awareness, and increased awareness
does not necessarily lead to action. Information
provision, whether through advertisements,
leaflets or labeling, must be backed up by other
approaches.”
Demos & Green Alliance, 2003

4. 50 Days to Save the Planet
Behavioural Economics
How Behavioural Economics links in with...
➔ PBOG the sociology of organisational life
➔ Social/Eco Psychology
➔ Socio/Political Science & Political History
➔ International Standards ISO 9001 Quality,
ISO14001 Environment, ISO 26000 Social
Responsibility
➔ Health & Safety Standards HSG 65, HSG 48,
HSG 263, indg 232
Clive Burgess ©2012

5. Sustainable Development 'Climate Change' International Standards
Information Management CONTROL – Regulate
Observe & Monitor
Risk Management
indg 232
Meetings
Supervision Consultation People
HSG 65 Management
HSG 263
PLAN BEHAVIOUR
Audits Social/Eco Socio/Political
Self-regulation Psychology Science
ISO 14001
Comply . Participate
Teamwork
Conform
Roles and
Financial Responsibilities
Management GUIDELINES ORGANISATION ISO 26000
Behavioural Political
Economics History
HSG 48 Manage
Key Performance Indicators – Benchmarking
Legislative Management ISO 9001 & BS/EU standards Making Social Policy
Corrective Action In practice
PBOG
Sanctions Operations Management The sociology of organisational life
Clive Burgess ©Oct 2012

6. PBOG – Organisational Life
ASPECTS
Social/Eco Socio/Political
Psychology indg 232 Science
CONSULTATION Patterns of
PLAN
BEHAVIOUR
HSG 263
COMPLY TEAMWORK
CONFORM PARTICIPATE
Legal or Other Rational
GUIDELINES MANAGE ORGANISATION
Behavioural Political
Economics History
Key Performance Indicators – Benchmarking
ISO 9001 & BS/EU standards
Clive Burgess Copyright September 2011

7. PBOG – Organisational Life
SOCIAL CONTROLS
Social/Eco Socio/Political
Psychology Science
MEETINGS Patterns of
PLAN
BEHAVIOUR
ROLES
SELF-REGULATION &
Audit RESPONSIBILITIES
ISO 14001 SANCTIONS SUPERVISION ISO
26000
Legal or Other Rational
GUIDELINES KPI's - TARGETS ORGANISATION
Behavioural Political
Economics ISO 9001 & BS/EU standards History
Clive Burgess Copyright September 2011

8. PBOG – Organisational Life
MANAGEMENT Social/Eco Socio/Political
PRACTICES Psychology Management of Science
INFORMATION
Patterns of
PLAN
BEHAVIOUR
HSG 65
Management of Management of
FINANCE PEOPLE
HSG 48
Legal or Other Rational
GUIDELINES ORGANISATION
indg 90
Behavioural Management of Political
Economics OPERATIONS History
Management of Management of
LEGISLATION RISKS
Clive Burgess Copyright September 2011

9. PBOG – Organisational Life
Social/Eco AGENCY Socio/Political
Psychology Science
Patterns of
PLAN Implementation of Plan
BEHAVIOUR
Interpretation of the Direct, Inform, Instruct and Train
Guidelines all participants in the organisation
Legal or Other Definition of the Rational
GUIDELINES situation ORGANISATION
Behavioural Political
Economics History
STRUCTURE
Clive Burgess Copyright September 2011

10. PBOG – Organisational Life
Social/Eco Socio/Political
Psychology Science
Evaluate or review Plan Patterns of
PLAN
BEHAVIOUR
Cooperate with others
Follow the legal or other Guidelines in relation to the situation
(Rules - Law) Rational Organisation
Legal or Other Rational
GUIDELINES This is how it's done ORGANISATION
around here
Behavioural Political
Economics History
The Situation
Clive Burgess Copyright September 2011

11. PBOG – Organisational Life
Social/Eco Socio/Political
Psychology Science
Patterns of
PLAN
BEHAVIOUR
Participants of the organisation By definition
will Focus on the plan and give Rational Organisations
feedback about the plan Create Competition between
participants
Legal or Other Coordination of effort Rational
GUIDELINES (division of effort) ORGANISATION
Behavioural We want you to do this Political
Economics with these History
to produce that 'safely'
Clive Burgess Copyright September 2011

12. PBOG – Organisational Life
Social/Eco Socio/Political
Psychology Science
This is how it should
be done Patterns of
PLAN
BEHAVIOUR
Internalised plans are conditioned Enforce or encourage participants to
by the legal or other Guidelines Follow the Guidelines
(Rules, Regulation - Law) (Rules - Law)
Legal or Other Rational
GUIDELINES ORGANISATION
Behavioural An increased level of Competence Political
Economics comes through practice,skills, History
knowledge and experience,
time served, and certification
Clive Burgess Copyright September 2011

13. 50 Days to Save the Planet
Climate Change
A working hypothesis
by Clive Burgess October 2012
My global perspective
➔ One World ~ Many People with different cultures
Curious... looking beyond the obvious at the bigger
picture ~ making social policy ~ different by design
Clive Burgess ©2012