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The Necessity of Environmental Education for Employee Green Behavior

  • WOO, Eun-Jung (Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Program in Environmental Education, Seoul National University)
  • Received : 2021.07.06
  • Accepted : 2021.09.25
  • Published : 2021.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose - The current study explores pro-environment human resource management attributes like an organization's leadership support, training, empowerment, and motivation practices to encourage employees to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle, leading to the success of the pro-environmental initiatives pursued by the organization. Research design, data, and methodology - The research subject is a considerable determinant that helps the research choose which qualitative textual analysis will suit that specific research. This study is suitable to conduct qualitative textual research because the justification for the qualitative content analysis used by a researcher is guided by the subject of the research, the available funds, the available time, and the research objectives. Result - Various solutions have been identified to ensure that all interventions taken by an organization, especially in educating and training their employees, are efficient, effective, and impactful. They revolve around the individual group, organizational, societal, and government policy approaches. Solutions will create a dedication to developing sustainability and ensuring that employees are positive when dealing with the surrounding. Conclusion - Consequently, combined efforts involving employees, society, organizations, and the government are necessary for formulating and implementing a practical course of action. This is to end the ongoing environmental degradation and foster positive behavioral change that involves activities and initiatives that will improve environmental performance for current and future generations.

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