Awareness and promotion of green human resource management practices in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Oppong, Nana Yaw; Agyemang, Rebecca Winnifred

doi:10.1504/ijsss.2022.128102

Cited by 2 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This study was guided by the Hofstede’s Cultural Model. The cultural model propounded by Geert Hofstede in 1980 was based on five pillars- power distance , individualism , masculinity; uncertainty avoidance; and long-term orientation [ 28 , 29 ]. Each of these five pillars has two dimensions-high or low, suggesting that the level of individual workers’ inclination towards these pillars could influence the intention to accept international assignments.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, in a high-power distance society like the study context (Ghana), power is unevenly distributed or centralised among a few people. Hence superiors are different from subordinates because the superiors have power, and subordinates need to accept and respect it [ 29 ].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The second pillar of Hofstede’s Cultural Model— Individualism/Collectivism , explains how individuals relate to a group. A society where individuals tend to focus on their own interests and that of the immediate family relates to an individualised culture [ 29 ]. However, where individuals respect and seek the good and respect the group that they belong, it is a collectivist society.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The third dimension, masculinity or femininity , deals with what motivates people. In masculine society, people strive to be the best; they portray values such as competitiveness and performance in that masculine have sympathy for the successful achievers, However, in feminine culture, people have a concern with relationships and quality of life [ 29 ].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, short-term profit concentration characterised society with short-term orientation whiles people of long-term orientation emphasise future growth. The Hofstede’s cultural model with the five dimensions revealed that the Ghanaian society that serves as the study context is largely inclined towards a high-power distance culture, collectivism culture, feminine culture, high uncertainty avoidance culture, and short-term orientation culture [ 28 , 29 ].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Intention for international assignment among workers in Ghana: Modelling the role of motivators, demotivators and cultural disposition

Segbenya

Oppong

2023

PLoS ONE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study examined intention for international assignment among workers in Ghana by modelling the role of motivators, demotivators and cultural disposition on such intentions. The cross-sectional survey design was used to sample 723 workers drawn from Northern Ghana. Data were collected with a self-administered questionnaire. The Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling was used to analyse the data collected. The study found from individual workers’ and developing economy perspectives that cultural disposition influences motivation for accepting international assignments and expatriates’ intention to accept international assignments. Motivation and demotivation among workers were also found to have had a statistically significant relationship between expatriate intention and significantly mediated the relationship between cultural disposition and expatriate intention to participate in international assignments. Cultural disposition was, however, found to have a non-significance relationship with expatriates’ intention to accept an international assignment. It is therefore recommended that human resource managers should make international assignments attractive for workers and expose workers to cross-cultural training through job rotations, working in teams and experiential training. It is expected that such opportunities prepare individuals for an international assignment.

show abstract

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Intention for international assignment among workers in Ghana: Modelling the role of motivators, demotivators and cultural disposition

Segbenya

Oppong

2023

PLoS ONE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Green HRM impact on environmental performance in higher education with mediating roles of management support and green culture

Al-Alawneh,

Othman,

Zaid

2023

IJOA

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the direct relationship between green human resource management (GHRM) practices and environmental performance (EP) in Palestinian universities, as well as the mediating role of management support (MS) and green organisational culture (GOC) in this relationship. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was used in this study. The data were collected from 351 employees working in Palestinian universities through a questionnaire and analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. Findings The study finds that the implementation of GHRM practices positively enhances EP. The results further demonstrate that GHRM practices influence both MS and GOC. Furthermore, this study reveals that both MS and GOC play a significant role in mediating the relationship between GHRM and EP. Practical implications This study adds to the existing literature by providing a conceptual framework and empirical evidence of the correlation between GHRM, GOC, MS and EP, specifically in university settings. Educational institutions can use this study’s findings to foster a green culture and gain endorsement from top-level management. This approach promotes the adoption of eco-friendly practices and the development of environmental strategies that can influence EP. Originality/value This study contributes to the field by enhancing the understanding of the ability–motivation–opportunity theory in the context of Palestinian universities. Specifically, this study investigates how GHRM practices and GOC establish core competence for sustainable EP. Furthermore, the findings reveal a positive influence of GHRM practices on both GOC and MS. Finally, this study’s empirical evidence highlights the significance of GHRM practices in fostering GOC, MS and, ultimately, improving EP within universities.

show abstract

Awareness and promotion of green human resource management practices in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Cited by 2 publications

References 0 publications

Intention for international assignment among workers in Ghana: Modelling the role of motivators, demotivators and cultural disposition

Intention for international assignment among workers in Ghana: Modelling the role of motivators, demotivators and cultural disposition

Green HRM impact on environmental performance in higher education with mediating roles of management support and green culture

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About