Impact of Green Transformational Leadership on Employee Green Behavior : A PLS-SEM Approach

Authors

  •   Pallavi Deshpande Assistant Professor, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune, Near Lupin Research Park, Lavale, Tal, Mulshi, Pune - 412 115, Maharashtra
  •   Anugaminipriya Srivastava Associate Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Near Lupin Research Park, Lavale, Tal, Mulshi, Pune - 412 115, Maharashtra
  •   Medha Kulkarni Assistant Professor, Deogiri Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Railway Station Road, Aurangabad - 431 001, Maharashtra
  •   Reena (Mahapatra) Lenka Assistant Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune - 412 115, Maharashtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2024/v17i2/173139

Keywords:

Green Transformational Leadership (GTL)

, Green Organizational Identity (GOI), Green Training (GT), Employee Green Behavior (EGB), Information Technology (IT).

JEL Classification Codes

, C83, D23, F64, O15

Paper Submission Date

, August 5, 2023, Paper sent back for Revision, December 26, Paper Acceptance Date, January 15, 2024, Paper Published Online, February 15, 2024

Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this paper was to understand the impact of green transformational leadership (GTL) on employee green behavior (EGB) in the information technology (IT) sector.

Methodology : For this research, the data were collected from IT employees of Pune, Maharashtra. The association between the latent variables, along with various characteristics, was observed. One hundred thirty employees from IT organizations were assessed through the survey method, and analysis was done using SPSS and the PLS-SEM approach.

Findings : The empirical study showed a positive relationship between GTL and EGB. The results of the study also showcased that a green organizational identity (GOI) strongly mediated the relationship between GTL and EGB, and green training (GT) as a moderator strengthened the relationship.

Practical Implications : Pro-environmental initiatives and policies cultivated an atmosphere of unity and collaboration in the workplace toward the environment.

Originality/Value : This study added value to GTL. The findings would be helpful for policymakers.

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Published

2024-02-01

How to Cite

Deshpande, P., Srivastava, A., Kulkarni, M., & Lenka, R. (Mahapatra). (2024). Impact of Green Transformational Leadership on Employee Green Behavior : A PLS-SEM Approach. Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management, 17(2), 24–43. https://doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2024/v17i2/173139

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Volume 17, Issue 2, February 2024

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