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Determinants of Pro-Environmental Behavior at Work in Organizations in Southern Colombia

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  • Sierra-Barón, William
  • Meneses-Báez, Alba Lucía

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Amid growing environmental challenges, understanding the drivers of Pro-Environmental Workplace Behavior (PEWB) in Latin America is crucial, specifically in Huila, Colombia. We assess Blok et al.’s (2015) predictive model, integrating internal and external factors, and Intention to Act (IA) as a mediator. The model is framed within the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which is an extension of the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), the Norm Activation Theory (NAT), and the Value‑Belief‑Norm Theory (VBN). We applied structural equation modeling (SEM) using data from 856 employees in the Huila region. Results indicate that internal factors, IA and leadership behavior directly affect PEWB. Furthermore, perceived behavioral control, environmental values, openness-to-change values, attitudes, and external factors, influence PEWB indirectly through IA. Findings highlight the multivariate nature of PEWB and the limitations of traditional behavioral models, emphasizing that integrative and context-sensitive frameworks are essential for fostering sustainable behavior in organizations in the Huila region.

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  • Sierra-Barón, William & Meneses-Báez, Alba Lucía, 2025. "Determinants of Pro-Environmental Behavior at Work in Organizations in Southern Colombia," Revista Galega de Economía, University of Santiago de Compostela. Faculty of Economics and Business., vol. 34(2), pages 1-29.
    • Handle: RePEc:sdo:regaec:v:34:y:2025:i:2_2
    DOI: 10.15304/rge.34.2.10610
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    • C38 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Classification Methdos; Cluster Analysis; Principal Components; Factor Analysis
    • D23 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Organizational Behavior; Transaction Costs; Property Rights
    • F64 - International Economics - - Economic Impacts of Globalization - - - Environment
    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics

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