Sustainability in the Workplace: Green HRM Practices and Pro-Environmental Behaviour among Employees of Public and Private Universities
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https://doi.org/10.48001/978-81-966500-3-2-6Keywords:
Green HRM, Pro-Environmental Behaviour, Environmental Knowledge, Higher Education InstitutionsAbstract
This study investigates the influence of Green Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on fostering pro-environmental Behaviour among employees. The primary objective is to assess how Green HRM practices affect and influence academic staff members’ environment conscious Behaviour. Furthermore, within the context of Green HRM, the study aims to identify critical components like training, incentives, and communication that are crucial in promoting employee involvement in environmentally friendly practices. Structured questionnaires were used to gather quantitative data from a representative sample of staff members from public and private universities in Delhi NCR. In the specific context of public and private universities, this study aims to deepen our understanding of the connection between green human resource management practices and environmentally conscious Behaviour. The results will not only add to the body of knowledge on sustainability in academia but will also offer HR specialists and college administrators useful advice on how to encourage an environmentally conscious culture in their establishments.
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