The Impact of Green HRM Practices on Environmental Performance in Bangladesh: The Mediating Role of Sustainability- Oriented Employee Behavior

Authors

  • Rasheda Akter Rupa Lecturer, School of Business, Ahsanullah University of science and Technology. Author
  • Sabrina Alam Department of Management Studies, Comilla University. Author
  • Afrin Sultana Lecturer, School of Business, Ahsanullah University of science and Technology. Author
  • Jahangir Alam Lecturer, Department of Management Information Systems, University of Dhaka Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56567/pmis.v2i1.9

Keywords:

Green HRM practices, Sustainability, Employee, Behavior, Environment, Performance

Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate how the implementation of green human resource management (HRM) practices affects environmental performance and explore the role of sustainability-focused employee behavior in mediating the connection between green HRM practices and environmental performance in Bangladesh. To achieve this, a conceptual model was formulated based on the theoretical foundations of the Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity theory and the Research-Based View theory. The model was examined using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach with SmartPLS v4.0. Primary data was gathered from 310 employees across various organizations in Bangladesh. The findings demonstrate that both green recruitment and selection processes, along with the green compensation and reward system, have a positive influence on environmental performance. Furthermore, sustainability-oriented employee behavior was identified as a partial mediator in this relationship. However, this study reveals that there is no direct or indirect correlation between green training and development programs, as well as the green performance appraisal system, and environmental performance. Based on these results, it is recommended that green training and development initiatives, as well as performance appraisal systems, be strengthened in Bangladesh to foster greater employee involvement in environmentally friendly practices. This study contributes practical insights to improve HR policies, which can subsequently lead to enhanced environmental performance. Keywords: Green HRM practices, Sustainability, Employee, Behavior, Environment, and Performance.

Author Biographies

  • Rasheda Akter Rupa, Lecturer, School of Business, Ahsanullah University of science and Technology.

    RASHEDA AKTER RUPA serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She also served as Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration at Prime University, Dhaka, Bangladesh for more than three years. She completed an MBA and BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ms. Rupa achieved the Prime Minister Gold Medal 2017 and President Gold Medal 2016 for her outstanding academic performance in the BBA program at the University of Dhaka. She also got University Grant Commission (UGC) Scholarship for academic excellence from her department in 2017. Her research interests include blockchain, big data, artificial intelligence, and green supply chain management.

  • Sabrina Alam, Department of Management Studies, Comilla University.

    SABRINA ALAM is pursuing MBA in Human Resource Management in the Department of Management Studies, Comilla University. She completed her BBA securing 1st position in the Department of Management Studies, Comilla University. She got the “Vice Chancellor Scholarship” for her outstanding academic result. She is a debater and participated in so many national debate competitions along with television debates. Sabrina Alam acted as the president of “The Comilla University Career Club”. She is competent in both academic and co-curricular activities. She is very passionate and interested in research work.

  • Afrin Sultana, Lecturer, School of Business, Ahsanullah University of science and Technology.

    AFRIN SULTANA serves as a lecturer in the School of Business at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She completed her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the Department of Management, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She also completed her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the same department as well. Ms. Afrin was awarded the Rokeya Memorial Foundation scholarship in 2017 for her excellent academic performance in the BBA program at the University of Dhaka. Her areas of interest in research include management, human resource management, artificial intelligence, and supply chain management

  • Jahangir Alam, Lecturer, Department of Management Information Systems, University of Dhaka

    MR. JAHANGIR ALAM is a lecturer at the Department of MIS, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka. He holds a BBA and MBA from the same department. Previously, he worked at the Department of BTM in IUT. He also served as a senior lecturer at the School of Business in AUST. Mr. Alam has received prestigious awards, including the President Gold Medal, Dean’s Honor Award (BBA), Dean’s Merit List Award (BBA), and Dean’s Honor Award (MBA) for his outstanding academic performance. He achieved first- class first position in both his BBA and MBA degrees. Additionally, he has published articles in renowned national and international journals. His research interests include MIS, ICT Applications, HRIS, Blockchain, AI, and Supply Chain Information Systems.

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Published

2023-12-31

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Original Research

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The Impact of Green HRM Practices on Environmental Performance in Bangladesh: The Mediating Role of Sustainability- Oriented Employee Behavior. (2023). PMIS Review, 2(1), p.1-26. https://doi.org/10.56567/pmis.v2i1.9