Integration, implementation and reporting outlooks of sustainability in higher education institutions (HEIs): index and case base validation

Zahid, Muhammad; Rahman, Haseeb Ur; Ali, Wajahat; Habib, Muhammad; Shad, Fazaila

doi:10.1108/ijshe-10-2019-0308

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“…As a result, there is little evidence of sustainability practices with reference to sustainability-focussed curricula, research, stakeholder’s engagement and governance (Habib et al , 2021). The results of the current study are in line with the findings of Habib et al (2021) and Zahid et al (2020). It is also important to note that although there are fragmented efforts regarding the incorporation of sustainability-focussed pedagogical interventions in HEIs in Pakistan (Kalsoom and Qureshi, 2021; Nousheen et al , 2020; Kalsoom and Khanam, 2017), the findings from the current study indicate that these interventions are scarce and not enough to shape the HEIs as places for research and as think tanks for a sustainable society.…”

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“…One of the practices used is the adaptation of curricula with the aim of making students more participatory, the same measure that is being taken in other countries, as previously mentioned in the case of Indonesia. Recent studies indicate that private universities in the country are more likely to offer education focussed on sustainability due to the financial support they receive, the infrastructure, the ability to make decisions in a shorter period, and the ease of promoting changes, reforms or restructuring, unlike public universities that depend only on the support of public policies (Zahid et al , 2020).…”

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Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia

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Purpose It is still unclear how Asian universities incorporate the theory or practice of sustainable development (SD) in their research and education programmes. To address this gap, the purpose of this paper is to report on a study that has examined how universities in Asian countries handle and address matters related to SD. Design/methodology/approach The study used a bibliometric analysis and an online survey-method. The online survey data were analysed through descriptive analysis and one-sample student’s t-test. Findings The study indicates that there is considerable variation among the Asian countries regarding sustainability practices in higher education institutions (HEIs). The HEIs in far eastern countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are perceived to demonstrate more sustainability practices. Research limitations/implications Even though a substantial number of participants participated in the survey, it did not cover all Asian countries. The online survey was carried out over a limited period of time, and not all HEIs in the field may have received information about the study. Practical implications Asia is the largest continent facing a number of sustainability challenges. In this context, the contribution of HEIs is very important. The findings of the current study may serve as a baseline for Asian HEIs to take more initiatives towards SD goals, as HEIs are responsible for the education and training of hundreds of thousands of students who will be occupying key positions in industry, government or education in the coming years. Originality/value The study contributes to the existing literature in two distinct ways. First, it was possible to develop a comprehensive instrument to measure sustainability practices in HEIs. Second, this study has filled the gap of the scarcity of studies regarding sustainability practices in HEIs in Asia.

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Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia

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“…By applying the concept of sustainability and GHRM, the organization meets the demands of multiple stakeholders. Similarly, the crux of the stakeholder theory also applies in the different industries such as industrial/manufacturing, banking, and education and information technology (IT) [16][17][18]. Moreover, these stakeholders' demands may vary in these different industries; however, the importance would still be vital [19].…”

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Perceived Green Human Resource Management Practices and Corporate Sustainability: Multigroup Analysis and Major Industries Perspectives

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The substantial focus on achieving corporate sustainability has necessitated the implementation of green human resource management (GHRM) practices. The purpose of this paper is to reveal the industries’ perspective of the impact of GHRM practices (i.e., green recruitment and selection, green pay and rewards, and green employee involvement and green training) on corporate sustainability practices. Data were collected from 200 human resource professionals in major industrial sectors of a developing country. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was used to test the study hypotheses and multigroup analysis (MGA) between industrial sectors. The findings show a positive impact of three GHRM practices, i.e., green recruitment and selection, green pay and rewards, and green employee involvement on corporate sustainability. However, green training has no significant association with corporate sustainability, which is interesting. Furthermore, the multigroup analysis (MGA) revealed partial and significant differences among different sectors. The results provide more contextualized social, environmental, and economic implications to academics and practitioners interested in green initiatives. To date, limited research has been conducted to investigate whether GHRM practices can be an effective strategy in increasing corporate sustainability in a developing country context. Particularly, the industry’s perspective on the subject matter was rather absent in the existing literature. The present study fills this gap and contributes to the existing literature by providing the industry’s perspective on GHRM and corporate sustainability.

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“…Policymakers, managers and practitioners are concerned about environmental issues and implement the eco-friendly practices that mitigate a climate change in Asian countries GHRM and sustainability in higher education 827 (Renwick et al, 2013). A recent study by Zahid et al (2020) reveals that sustainability has drawn more attention in the corporate sector. Even though the topic seemed a bit neglected and overlooked in higher education institutions (HEIs), the past decades have revealed a rapidly increasing familiarity of sustainability in almost every field of life.…”

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“…, 2013). A recent study by Zahid et al. (2020) reveals that sustainability has drawn more attention in the corporate sector.…”

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Green HRM promotes higher education sustainability: a mediated-moderated analysis

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PurposeIn the contemporary world, where sustainability at higher education is at the forefront, the ever-changing business ecosystem nurtures a new drift towards economic, environmental and social performance. This study aims to measure the impact of green human resource management (GHRM) practices on sustainability in the higher education of a developing country context through a theoretical aspect of Resource-Based View (RBV).Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a quantitative approach to propose and test a model based on predictors of sustainability. The survey approach received 190 responses from employees (faculty and non-faculty members) working as a full-time in the 40 higher education institutions (HEIs) of Pakistan. The structural and measurement model was calculated using SmartPLS.FindingsThe results show that “green training and development” (GTD) and “top management commitment towards greening workforce (TMCGW)” have a positive relationship with sustainability while green recruitment and selection (GRS) was not supported by sustainability. The mediating effect of TMCGW plays a crucial role between GTD and sustainability. Also, this study contributes through the moderating interaction effect of Gender between GTD and sustainability. Overall the GHRM practices promote employee green behavior and sustainability.Originality/valueThe proposed research model in the current study is a substantial gap in the literature and exploring this connection requires new theoretical frameworks. To bridge this literature gap, this study examined the role of GHRM on sustainability at micro-level (employee perspective) through a theoretical aspect of RBV in the developing country higher education context of Pakistan. Importantly, this study enhances the understanding of the emerging global wave of green mobility and highlights the impact of GHRM practices on sustainability through perception of academic professionals.

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Integration, implementation and reporting outlooks of sustainability in higher education institutions (HEIs): index and case base validation

Cited by 26 publications

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Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia

Sustainability practices at higher education institutions in Asia

Perceived Green Human Resource Management Practices and Corporate Sustainability: Multigroup Analysis and Major Industries Perspectives

Green HRM promotes higher education sustainability: a mediated-moderated analysis

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