Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behavior

AbstractThe contemporary business landscape is witnessing a paradigm shift towards environmental sustainability, prompting organizations to adopt green practices. Among these, Green Employee Empowerment (GEE) and Green Training (GT) have emerged as pivotal strategies. This study aims to explore the...

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Main Authors: Samer M. Al-Sabi, Mukhles M. Al-Ababneh, Amer Hani Al Qsssem, Jehad Abdallah Atieh Afaneh, Ibrahim A. Elshaer
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Cogent Business & Management
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2024.2328316
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author Samer M. Al-Sabi
Mukhles M. Al-Ababneh
Amer Hani Al Qsssem
Jehad Abdallah Atieh Afaneh
Ibrahim A. Elshaer
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description AbstractThe contemporary business landscape is witnessing a paradigm shift towards environmental sustainability, prompting organizations to adopt green practices. Among these, Green Employee Empowerment (GEE) and Green Training (GT) have emerged as pivotal strategies. This study aims to explore the interplay between GEE, GT, Job Satisfaction, Pro-environmental Behavior (PEB), and Environmental Performance (EP) within hotel organizations. Using a cross-sectional design, a questionnaire survey was administered to 400 full-time employees. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Square- Structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) v4 techniques. The study’s findings highlight the substantial impact of GEE and GT on both PEB and Job Satisfaction among employees in hotel organizations. Interestingly, the results reveal that GEE significantly influences Environmental Performance (EP), underscoring its role in driving positive outcomes in terms of sustainability practices within hotels. However, the surprising finding is that GT, despite its emphasis on environmental training, has an insignificant impact on EP. This unexpected result warrants further exploration and underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of the effectiveness of different green initiatives in influencing the overall environmental performance. As hotels worldwide grapple with the imperative to adopt sustainable business practices, this study provides valuable insights and a roadmap for hotel organizations seeking to navigate the complex landscape of environmental responsibility and social accountability. The findings provide practical guidance for luxury hotels striving to strike a balance between economic success and environmental stewardship, fostering a holistic approach to sustainability in the hotel industry.
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spelling doaj.art-e817422ee56548bd8eccbfe5526e09d92024-03-20T05:34:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Business & Management2331-19752024-12-0111110.1080/23311975.2024.2328316Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behaviorSamer M. Al-Sabi0Mukhles M. Al-Ababneh1Amer Hani Al Qsssem2Jehad Abdallah Atieh Afaneh3Ibrahim A. Elshaer4Management Department, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi ArabiaHotel and Tourism Department, Petra College for Tourism and Archaeology, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, JordanSchool of Business, Skyline University, Sharjah, UAEManagement Department, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi ArabiaManagement Department, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi ArabiaAbstractThe contemporary business landscape is witnessing a paradigm shift towards environmental sustainability, prompting organizations to adopt green practices. Among these, Green Employee Empowerment (GEE) and Green Training (GT) have emerged as pivotal strategies. This study aims to explore the interplay between GEE, GT, Job Satisfaction, Pro-environmental Behavior (PEB), and Environmental Performance (EP) within hotel organizations. Using a cross-sectional design, a questionnaire survey was administered to 400 full-time employees. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Square- Structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) v4 techniques. The study’s findings highlight the substantial impact of GEE and GT on both PEB and Job Satisfaction among employees in hotel organizations. Interestingly, the results reveal that GEE significantly influences Environmental Performance (EP), underscoring its role in driving positive outcomes in terms of sustainability practices within hotels. However, the surprising finding is that GT, despite its emphasis on environmental training, has an insignificant impact on EP. This unexpected result warrants further exploration and underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of the effectiveness of different green initiatives in influencing the overall environmental performance. As hotels worldwide grapple with the imperative to adopt sustainable business practices, this study provides valuable insights and a roadmap for hotel organizations seeking to navigate the complex landscape of environmental responsibility and social accountability. The findings provide practical guidance for luxury hotels striving to strike a balance between economic success and environmental stewardship, fostering a holistic approach to sustainability in the hotel industry.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2024.2328316Rocio Gallego-Loasada, Rey Juan Carlos University, SpainEnvironmental performancegreen traininggreen empowermentpro-environmental behaviorjob satisfaction
spellingShingle Samer M. Al-Sabi
Mukhles M. Al-Ababneh
Amer Hani Al Qsssem
Jehad Abdallah Atieh Afaneh
Ibrahim A. Elshaer
Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behavior
Cogent Business & Management
Rocio Gallego-Loasada, Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain
Environmental performance
green training
green empowerment
pro-environmental behavior
job satisfaction
title Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behavior
title_full Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behavior
title_fullStr Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behavior
title_full_unstemmed Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behavior
title_short Green human resource management practices and environmental performance: the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro-environmental behavior
title_sort green human resource management practices and environmental performance the mediating role of job satisfaction and pro environmental behavior
topic Rocio Gallego-Loasada, Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain
Environmental performance
green training
green empowerment
pro-environmental behavior
job satisfaction
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311975.2024.2328316
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