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Analytical and Theoretical Perspectives on Green Human Resource Management: A Simplified Underpinning

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  • A. Anton Arulrajah
  • H. H. D. N. P. Opatha

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This review paper creates strong analytical and theoretical frameworks for green human resource management (GHRM) literature. As green HRM is an emerging field of study it requires strong analytical and theoretical frameworks to underpin the valuable knowledge obtained by the scholars through systematic research works in this field. A review of the literature shows that strong analytical and theoretical frameworks for green HRM has yet to be emerged. Accordingly, the objective of this paper is to fill this knowledge gap considerably. This paper organizes the existing literature on the bases of ‘Analytical HRM Framework’ of Boxall, Purcell, & Wright (2007) and other relevant organisational theories. Ultimately this paper establishes a strong link between existing literature in green HRM and organizational theories.

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  • A. Anton Arulrajah & H. H. D. N. P. Opatha, 2016. "Analytical and Theoretical Perspectives on Green Human Resource Management: A Simplified Underpinning," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(12), pages 153-164, December.
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