The environmental management incentive paradigm: The effect of training on the regulator/regulated 'Interface'.

摘要

This exploratory interdisciplinary study grows out of the emerging incentive paradigm in federal environmental policy that stresses the importance of cooperative social forces to problem prevention. This paradigm shift focuses to local interactions. The study, therefore, is based on the premise that the local regulator/regulated "Interface" is a key force in environmental action.; The study hypothesizes that positive environmental action will result if the regulator/regulated "Interface" is enhanced and that one promising way to enhance this "Interface" is through structured, face-to-face, direct training by corporate management.; The approach to the regulation "Interface" is synthesized from a stakeholder sub-system analysis, using an Environmental Literacy Maturity Grid, an "Interface" Stakeholder Chart, and a Vision Diagram. Discussion of appropriate literature on systems analysis and personalogy is presented. A "Driving Force" named "Outreach" using "Constructive Conflict" and "CMT" (communications, methodology, and technology) is explored with the objective of establishing trust as the platform for improved efficiency. A Vision, based on the use of "Constructive Conflict" as a paradigm launch vehicle and a design spiral of iterative learning, is presented.; The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois' Environmental Managers were used as the source of the experimental and control sample cohorts. The work involved personnel from 35 industrial enterprises representing the major players in the Chemical Industry in Illinois.; Data generated by test instruments measuring interpersonal and environmental values were subjected to statistical analysis. Multi-variant correlation analysis was used.; The research demonstrates that attitudes on direct contact phobia, problem resolution potential, and trust as measured by conformity and independence values can be perceptively altered through appropriate training. Some ideas for future regulatory policy action, involving a shift from the Command and Control to an Incentive paradigm, are suggested.