The document discusses how people are at the center of multi-dimensional impact accounting. It describes how people make decisions about capital, policy, and running organizations. People's quality of life depends on factors like family, education, health, wealth, and opportunities. The document outlines how basic needs, wealth, security, and community support are important for a good quality of life. It also notes that people have limited time and abilities to devote to improving their lives.
1. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
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MDIA
The
PEOPLE
Dimension
2. In the end, everything is about PEOPLE
➔ PEOPLE make decisions about Capital
➔ What matters, where to invest
➔ PEOPLE make decisions about Policy
➔ Legislation
➔ Rules and regulations
➔ Government priorities
➔ PEOPLE run things
➔ They are C level managers
➔ They are middle managers
➔ They are workers and junior staff
➔ PEOPLE buy products and use them
➔ Products (goods and services) are the source of much Quality of Life
➔ PEOPLE are at of center of family and society
➔ PEOPLE are discovering knowledge
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
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3. People … Human Capital … QoL
➔ Quality of life is a function of:
➔ The Individual
➔ What has happened in the past
➔ What are the possibilities for the future
➔ What is happening right now
➔ Quality of life is a function of many things:
➔ Genetics
➔ Personality traits
➔ The family environment
➔ The broader circle of friends and community
➔ Knowledge from education
➔ Knowledge from experience
➔ Personal wellness
➔ Access to food and water
➔ Access to shelter
➔ Access to goods and services
➔ Security
➔ Financial wealth
➔ Job opportunities and income
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
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4. People … Human Capital … FLOW
➔ Basic needs are:
➔ Food
➔ Water
➔ Shelter
➔ Basic stuff
➔ A better quality of life requires:
➔ Access to health services
➔ Access to education
➔ Funds to pay for things
➔ Wealth or income from a job to provide funds
➔ Security
➔ Access to spiritual support
➔ A strong family
➔ A circle of friends
➔ A community that enhances QoL
➔ The critical constraints are:
➔ Time … only a limited number of hours per year
➔ Health / energy / ability of the individual
MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
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5. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Man-Built
Structures
& Systems
Sun
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Natural
Capital
Individual
ActivitiesHuman
Capital
Individual
QoL
Individual
QoL
Man-Built
Structures
& Systems
Sun
Natural
Capital
Human
Capital
Pro Good
Activities
Pro Money
Activities
Buy and Use
PRODUCTS
Pro Money
Activities
Non-Impact
Recreation
The IMPACT of the INDIVIDUAL
6. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Job-Money
Work
Personal
Assets
Housing
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Health
Time
Skills
Income
Recreation
Education
ProGood
Work
Energy
Energy
Health
Enjoyment
Skills
Experience
Family
Shelter
Friends
Money
Stuff
Personal
Assets
Energy
Health
Enjoyment
Skills
Experience
Family
Shelter
Friends
Money
Stuff
PLUS opportunities
Improves
society
Food
Clothes
Improves
family
PRODUCTS
Use
MBSS
and
Natural
Capital
Resource
Depletion
Environmental
Degradation
BOP EOPThe Individual
MBSS – Government Sector – Laws, regulations, justice, security, infrastructure
MBSS Companies, organizations, financial capital, knowledge capital, processes, plant and equipment
Natural Capital … Land, water, air, energy, minerals, ecosystem services Sun
7. MULTI DIMENSION IMPACT ACCOUNTING
Job-Money
Work
Personal
Assets
Housing
File: MDIA-Framework-002-150406.odp Peter Burgess (c) All rights reserved
Health
Time
Skills
Income
Recreation
Education
ProGood
Work
Energy
Energy
Health
Enjoyment
Skills
Experience
Family
Shelter
Friends
Money
Stuff
Personal
Assets
Energy
Health
Enjoyment
Skills
Experience
Family
Shelter
Friends
Money
Stuff
PLUS opportunities
Improves
society
Food
Clothes
Improves
family
PRODUCTS
Use
MBSS
and
Natural
Capital
Resource
Depletion
Environmental
Degradation
BOP EOPThe Individual
MBSS – Government Sector – Laws, regulations, justice, security, infrastructure
MBSS Companies, organizations, financial capital, knowledge capital, processes, plant and equipment
Natural Capital … Land, water, air, energy, minerals, ecosystem services Sun