How GHRM is related to green creativity? A moderated mediation model of green transformational leadership and green perceived organizational support
International Journal of Manpower
ISSN: 0143-7720
Article publication date: 14 June 2021
Issue publication date: 19 July 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the relationship between green human resource management (GHRM) practices and green transformational leadership toward inducing employees' green creativity. Specifically, drawing upon the ability, motivation and opportunity theory, the authors tested how green perceived organizational support (green POS) mediates the link between GHRM practices and employees' green creativity. Furthermore, based on the firm's resource-based view, the authors examine the moderating role of green transformational leadership on the relationship between GHRM practice and green POS.
Design/methodology/approach
Using a survey questionnaire, this research was conducted with a multi-source sample of 201 supervisors and their 428 subordinates from organizations working in grocery, food and personal care products in Pakistan.
Findings
The findings of structural equation modeling revealed that green POS plays a mediating role between GHRM and employees' green creativity. The study findings also highlighted that green transformational leadership moderates the positive relationship between GHRM practices and green POS.
Practical implications
Organizations need to implement GHRM practices to achieve environmental performance. Individuals are likely to recognize themselves with organizations that are engaged in green practices, and therefore, organizations can get benefits from implementing GHRM practices.
Originality/value
This research explores green POS and green transformational leadership as novel mechanisms through which GHRM practices influence employees' green creativity in organizations. In addition, the authors empirically examined our theorized relationships in the South Asian context.
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Citation
Hameed, Z., Naeem, R.M., Hassan, M., Naeem, M., Nazim, M. and Maqbool, A. (2022), "How GHRM is related to green creativity? A moderated mediation model of green transformational leadership and green perceived organizational support", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 43 No. 3, pp. 595-613. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-05-2020-0244
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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