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THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN COMPANIES

FİRMALARDA ÇEVRECİ UYGULAMALARIN ÇALIŞAN ÇEVRECİ DAVRANIŞI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ

Bülent Yıldız(KASTAMONU ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-5368-2805
Çiğdem Çulha(Kastamonu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü İşletme Ana bilim Dalı)0000-0003-4041-0314
Pages
1364–1384
Publication Date
2025-12-25
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These findings underscore the importance of integrating green initiatives with organizational culture and employee engagement strategies to effectively promote sustainable behavior within the workforce.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study investigates the mediating roles of green motivation and green psychological climate in the relationship between green practices and employee green behavior in manufacturing firms.
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Key Findings & Data:The results reveal that green motivation—employees’ intrinsic desire to engage in environmentally responsible actions—and a green psychological climate—employees' perception that their organization supports and values sustainability—both play significant mediating roles.
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Conclusion & Impact:These findings underscore the importance of integrating green initiatives with organizational culture and employee engagement strategies to effectively promote sustainable behavior within the workforce.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Firmalarda Yeşil Uygulamalar · Yeşil Psikolojik İklim · Yeşil Motivasyon

Abstract

This study investigates the mediating roles of green motivation and green psychological climate in the relationship between green practices and employee green behavior in manufacturing firms. Data were collected through a questionnaire administered to employees, aimed at understanding how the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices influences employee behavior towards sustainability. The results reveal that green motivation—employees’ intrinsic desire to engage in environmentally responsible actions—and a green psychological climate—employees' perception that their organization supports and values sustainability—both play significant mediating roles. Specifically, organizations that implement green practices not only foster a culture of environmental awareness but also enhance employees’ internal motivation to adopt green behaviors. These findings underscore the importance of integrating green initiatives with organizational culture and employee engagement strategies to effectively promote sustainable behavior within the workforce.

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Bu çalışma, imalat firmalarındaki yeşil uygulamalar ile çalışanların yeşil davranışları arasındaki ilişkide yeşil motivasyon ve yeşil psikolojik iklimin aracılık rollerini araştırmaktadır. Veriler, çevresel açıdan sürdürülebilir uygulamaların benimsenmesinin çalışanların sürdürülebilirliğe yönelik davranışlarını nasıl etkilediğini ortaya çıkarmak amacıyla çalışanlara uygulanan bir anket aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Sonuçlar, yeşil motivasyonun -çalışanların çevreye duyarlı eylemlerde bulunmaya yönelik içsel arzusu- ve yeşil psikolojik iklimin -çalışanların firmalarının sürdürülebilirliği desteklediği ve değer verdiği algısı- her ikisinin de önemli aracılık rolleri oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle, yeşil uygulamaları hayata geçiren kuruluşlar sadece çevresel farkındalık kültürünü teşvik etmekle kalmaz, aynı zamanda çalışanların yeşil davranışları benimsemeye yönelik iç motivasyonlarını da artırabilir. Bu bulgular, işgücünde sürdürülebilir davranışı etkili bir şekilde teşvik etmek için yeşil girişimleri örgüt kültürü ve çalışan bağlılığı stratejileriyle bütünleştirmenin önemini vurgulamaktadır.

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Yıldız, B., Çulha, Ç. (2025). THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN COMPANIES. Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi Sosyal ve Ekonomik Araştırmalar Dergisi, Cilt: 27 Sayı: 50, 1364–1384. https://doi.org/10.18493/kmusekad.1568611

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