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Pro-Environmental Workplace Intention Behaviour in the Malaysian Public Organization

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  • Norjumaaton Fazhani Razak
  • Mohamad Fazli Sabri

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This study utilizes Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behaviour as its theoretical framework to extend the previous literature on pro-environmental workplace intention-behaviour in the organization. Findings indicated that all factors (attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control) have a significant positive influence on pro-environmental workplace intention-behaviour. This study contributes to body of research and extends our understanding of the pro-environmental workplace intention-behaviour in the Malaysian public sector and identifying the most influences factor of pro-environmental workplace intention-behaviour. It is essential for public sector employee to have positive environmental workplace behaviour to support government policy implementation for the green organization.

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  • Norjumaaton Fazhani Razak & Mohamad Fazli Sabri, 2019. "Pro-Environmental Workplace Intention Behaviour in the Malaysian Public Organization," Asian Social Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 15(4), pages 1-60, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:assjnl:v:15:y:2019:i:4:p:60
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