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Impact of Employee Environmental Concerns on Sustainable Practices: Investigating Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction

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  • Shengjie Cao

    (School of Business, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China)

  • Pengjie Xu

    (School of Business, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China)

  • Sikandar Ali Qalati

    (School of Business, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China)

  • Ke Wu

    (School of Business, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China)

Abstract

Environmental issues are gradually increasing due to increases in carbon emissions, overproduction, plastic use, the burning of fossil fuels, etc. Therefore, ecological sustainability is a primary concern for society and the upcoming generation. Considering this, the present research objective is to examine the factors influencing employee eco-friendly behavior (EEBH) and firm environmental performance (FEP). Cross-sectional data were accumulated from 403 employees working in casual dining restaurants in China and analyzed through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS–SEM) approaches (i.e., PLS algorithm, bootstrapping, blindfolding, and PLS prediction). The findings support the significant effect of environmental concern (ENVC) on employee organizational commitment (EOC), employee job satisfaction (EJoS), and EEBH. In addition, EOC and EJoS directly and indirectly influence EEBH. Furthermore, EOC also mediates the link between ENVC and EJoS. Finally, the findings also show that EEBH stimulates environmental performance. By showing the links between these elements, it has been emphasized that EEBH is a precondition of good organizational productivity and how it contributes to enhancing the EJoS and overall firm’s health. It challenges managers to create a work environment that is conducive to sustainability for improved customer relations and a strong reputation for the organization in society.

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  • Shengjie Cao & Pengjie Xu & Sikandar Ali Qalati & Ke Wu, 2024. "Impact of Employee Environmental Concerns on Sustainable Practices: Investigating Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(13), pages 1-17, July.
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