Research Article
Green Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance: Structural Equation Model Evidence from Nekemte Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia
Isubalew Daba Ayana*,
Misganu Getahun Wodajo
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, September 2024
Pages:
1-16
Received:
1 May 2024
Accepted:
20 May 2024
Published:
20 August 2024
Abstract: Organizations have been more environmentally conscious in recent years, particularly since the sustainable development target was established worldwide. Consequently, scholars' attention has been drawn to the connection between green human resource management (GHRM) and organizational performance. This study aims to investigate the relationship between organizational performance and green human resource management at Nekemte Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (NCSH), a public hospital located in Nekemte City, east Wallagga zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. Data was gathered using a closed-ended, five-point Likert questionnaire survey in order to meet the study's goals. All 223 questionnaire were received and analyzed using the structural equation modeling (SEM) method. Convergent and discriminant validity tests, as well as construct and composite reliability, were performed on the specified SEM model. The outcome of these tests showed that the SEM model's validity and reliability had been attained. Further, the SEM was checked for model fit indices and it was assured that the model is fit in all aspects. The SEM results revealed positive and significant effects of green reward and compensation (GRC) with a path coefficient of 0.41 (P<0.05) whereas green performance management and appraisal (GPMA) with a path coefficient of 0.48 (P<0.05) on organizational performance (OP) of Nekemte comprehensive specialized hospital. The structural model further revealed that green training and development (GTD) and green reward and compensation (GRC) have a significant effect on green performance management and appraisal (GPMA) with an estimated path coefficient of 0.49 (P<0.05) and 0.52 (P<0.05, respectively. The effect size analysis results indicated that GRC has the largest effect on organizational performance with an estimated path coefficient of 0.55 while GPMA has appeared with an estimated coefficient of 0.45 revealing a medium effect on OP. The result from the mediation analysis has indicated that GPMA has fully mediated between GTD and OP while it partially mediated between GRC and OP. From the econometric results, it is concluded that GHRM practices are positively contributing to the performance of the organization. The overall conclusion of the study is that there are limited GRHM practices that positively contribute to the performance of the hospital. The policy implication is that better organizational performance of the hospital demands the continuous effort of putting GRHM practices at the center of the organizational goal. Further, the dual contribution of GRC and the dual advantage of GPMA need to be well exploited.
Abstract: Organizations have been more environmentally conscious in recent years, particularly since the sustainable development target was established worldwide. Consequently, scholars' attention has been drawn to the connection between green human resource management (GHRM) and organizational performance. This study aims to investigate the relationship bet...
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Research Article
Effect of Drivers of Urban Expansion on Food Security in Moderating Role of Governance Response
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, September 2024
Pages:
17-34
Received:
2 September 2024
Accepted:
23 September 2024
Published:
29 November 2024
Abstract: This study examines effect of urban expansion on food security in moderating role of governance response in Addis Ababa. The purpose of the study was to create understanding regarding the nexus between drivers of urban expansion, peri-urban livelihood food security and the moderation role of the governance responses. The study design was concurrent explanatory design. It was concurrent explanatory cross sectional due to collection of both forms of data roughly at the same time. The data collected were analyzed by using structural equation model and thematic analysis. Both primary and secondary data sources were incorporated in this study for complementary and triangulation purposes. The data were collected from randomly selected exurban household heads of Limi Kura Sub-city (woreda 6 and 14) and Akaki Kality Sub-city (woreda 9 and 13). Of the total returned responses, 382 questionnaires, 52 interviewees of whom 36 for in-depth interviews and 16 for key informant interview (KII) were analyzed by using SPSS version 25, AMOS and MAXQDA 2020. The moderating role of the government abate the negative relationship between drivers of urban expansion and food security by 59%, the interview result suggests the need for strong institution framework and policy response to minimize the exposure of exurban households. Thus, the researcher suggested the strong governance intervention through institutional and policy intervention as well as revisiting alternative strategies of inclusive and sustainable development. Furthermore, the researcher also suggested the need to give attention to the issue of urban expansion swallowing of ecosystem service and posing threat to food security.
Abstract: This study examines effect of urban expansion on food security in moderating role of governance response in Addis Ababa. The purpose of the study was to create understanding regarding the nexus between drivers of urban expansion, peri-urban livelihood food security and the moderation role of the governance responses. The study design was concurrent...
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