Mediating Role of Green Hrm in Ethical Leadership And Employee Green Behavior at Kp Banking Sector in Pakistan

Abstract

This study examined the effect of ethical leadership on employee green behavior at KP banking sector with reference to HRM Management practices. According to Social Learning Theory, the study argued that leaders with ethical values promoted sustainability-oriented HRM policies in organizations and stimulated employees to adopt friendly behavior. Data were collected through questionnaire from the respondents (Bank Employees in KP). Findings and results were drawn in the light of Structural Equation Modeling by revealing that ethical leadership had positive effects on employees’ green behavior via Green HRM. The results showed that ethical leaderships established a pro-environmental culture when HRM practices like green recruitment, training and performance appraisal reinforced the ecological objectives. The findings revealed that bank managers and policy- makers needed to consider it when integrating ethical leadership together with Green HRM for attaining long-term environmental goals. Recommendations were suggested that Ethical leadership may be promoted in banks by providing training to bank supervisors and managers to become fair, accountable and transparent in all perspectives. Green HRM practices may be strengthened. Environmental goals may be linked with HR practices and employees may be rewarded for encouragement. Employees’ green behavior may be motivated towards awareness campaigns and green culture may be created. Banking authorities my ensure policy support and investment may be ensured by training sessions for all employees serving in banks. Organizational culture, technology usage, better evaluation and monitoring may be promoted to develop banking system.

Keywords: Green HRM, Mediating Role, Ethical Leadership, Employees’ Green Behavior, KP Banking Sector & Pakistan