SOCIAL ASPECT OF MANAGEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS

Purpose: The primary objective of this article is to conduct an in-depth analysis of sustainable development within the framework of local government management in Poland. The concept of sustainable development is examined across three fundamental dimensions: social, economic, and environmental. This study specifically addresses the social dimension, providing a focused analysis of its implementation. Design/methodology/approach: Drawing upon a comprehensive literature review, the research posits the following hypothesis: Which areas of local government management are instrumental in the implementation of the social dimension of sustainable development? Findings: Sustainability is an important element of management in local government units. Research limitations/implications: It is limited to discussing only the main social aspects of management in local government. Practical implications: The social aspects of management in local government are playing an increasingly important role in local government in Poland. Social implications: Social and environmental education. Originality/value: The article systematizes the concepts of management and sustainability in local government in Poland.