Nexus between GHRM and organizational competitiveness: role of green innovation and organizational learning of MNEs

Abstract

The focus of this study was to assess the mediating effect of green innovation, in the relationship between green human resources management (GHRM) and organizational competitiveness of manufacturing multinational enterprises (MNEs). The study further looked at the moderating effect of organizational learning in the relationship between GHRM on organizational competitiveness of manufacturing MNEs. The population comprises manufacturing MNEs in Ghana.Through purposive and simple random sampling techniques, 231 manufacturing MNEs were selected for the study. Data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), using SPSS and SMART-PLS (Partial Least Square) software. The study concludes that green innovation partially mediates the relationship between GHRM and organizational competitiveness. It was further concluded that organizational learning positively moderates the positive relationship between GHRM and organizational competitiveness. The study recommends that manufacturing MNEs should invest and improve the level of their organizational learning as it not only strengthens the effects of GHRM on organizational competitiveness, but it also directly improves

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“…An innovative fusion of GHRM is necessary for sustained green initiatives (Jabbour and Jabbour, 2016;Mahmood and Nasir, 2023). GHRM is crucial for implementing green practices and improving an organization's environmental performance (Ren et al, 2018;Obeng et al, 2023). GHRM promotes green values among employees through staffing practices, increasing environmental consciousness and behaviors (Renwick et al, 2013).…”

“…Organizations are increasingly promoting environmentally conscious practices, including the to urism and hospitality sector (Thai and Nguyen, 2022;Alos-Simo et al, 2023;Habobati et al, 2023). Rapid development has led to increased emphasis on environmental sustainability by businesses (Obeng et al, 2023). Global environmental sustainability is a pressing global issue, requiring companies to transition to green practices in their core businesses (Kalyar et al, 2019;Shuhua and Kanokporn, 2023;Velwin et al, 2024).…”

“…Hospitality and tourism organizations are increasingly recognizing the strategic benefits of incorporating green concerns into their operations to gain a green competitive advantage. Businesses are considering their impact on the environment, promoting green human resource management (GHRM) as a strategy to maintain reputation and achieve environmental goals, improving environmental performance, and achieving a green competitive advantage (Singh and El-Kassar, 2019;Obeng et al, 2023). GHRM is a crucial aspect of green management that promotes pro-environment employee behaviors in the workplace (Dumont et al, 2017;Hameed et al, 2020).…”

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