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Environmentally specific empowering leadership and organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment: The roles of green work engagement, psychological ownership, and environmental concern Mankgele, Khutso Pitso; Fatoki, Olawale
Asian Management and Business Review Volume 5 Issue 1, 2025
Publisher : Master of Management, Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics Universitas Islam Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20885/AMBR.vol5.iss1.art10

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This study investigates the influence of environmentally specific empowering leadership on organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment (OCBE) among employees in hospitality firms. A theoretical framework posits that environmentally specific empowering leadership enhances OCBE, with psychological ownership and green work engagement acting as mediating variables. Furthermore, environmental concern among co-employees moderates this relationship. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze data collected from 525 mid-level managers working in three- to five-star hotels in the municipalities of Tshwane and Johannesburg using structured questionnaires. The findings confirm that environmentally specific empowering leadership significantly enhances OCBE. Psychological ownership and green work engagement are critical pathways in translating leadership practices into pro-environmental employee behaviors. Additionally, the moderating role of environmental concern underscores the importance of cultivating an organizational culture that values environmental sustainability. The study recommends that hospitality firms embed environmentally focused leadership practices within their organizational structures, emphasizing empowerment and employee engagement to foster pro-environmental behaviors. Policymakers are encouraged to incentivize sustainable leadership practices and provide training programs that equip managers with skills to inspire environmental responsibility among employees. These contributions advance policy and practice by highlighting the strategic role of leadership in promoting sustainability and positioning the hospitality sector as a model for environmentally conscious business operations.
Green Technology Adoption and Sustainability Initiatives of SMEs in South Africa: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing with Regulatory Support as a Moderator Mankgele, Khutso Pitso
International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): January - June Volume
Publisher : Research Synergy Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/ijmesh.v8i2.3005

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This study examines the impact of green technology adoption (GTA) on sustainability initiatives, focusing on energy management, water conservation, and waste management within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The study explores the mediating role of knowledge sharing in enhancing the adoption of green technologies and the moderating effect of regulatory support. A quantitative research design was employed, with a survey administered to 450 participants from SMEs across South Africa. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS, a structural equation modeling tool, to assess the relationships among GTA, sustainability practices, knowledge sharing, and regulatory support. The results indicate that knowledge sharing significantly mediates the relationship between GTA and sustainability initiatives, particularly in the areas of energy management, water conservation, and waste management. Additionally, regulatory support moderated the effect of knowledge sharing on green technology adoption, strengthening the adoption process and amplifying sustainability outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of fostering knowledge-sharing practices within SMEs and the critical role of supportive regulatory frameworks in promoting green technologies. This study contributes to the understanding of how SMEs in South Africa can leverage internal collaboration and external policies to enhance sustainability initiatives, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers focused on sustainable development in resource-constrained environments.