The Influence of Green HRM, Green Practices on Green Behaviour and Environmental Awareness: The Study of Hydropower Projects in H.P

Abstract

Purpose of the research: The current study is conducted to explore the knowledge of Green and Sustainable practices among employees and the impact of these practices for promoting the Green Behavior in their professional and personal life.
Methodology: Questionnaires are used as primary data collection tool. Descriptive data analysis technique is used for finding the degree of awareness and the causal research methodology used to identify the key elements that influence employees' awareness of Green Behaviour.
Findings: The study identified the impact and awareness level of employees at different levels in the organization which indulge green behaviour.
Implications: The practical implication of the study can be seen in the organizations that uses expected Green HRM practices to rise the employees’ awareness on Green HRM to achieve excellent organizational performance and sustainable behavior. Awareness about the Green practices will give a better change in the perception of employees in their personal life and will give a green vision for the organization which will help in implementing Green Behavior for the long-term vision. Moreover, in order to achieve organizational transcendence,which will have a good impact on the economy in the long run, the government should develop policies to support green practices.
Originality: The importance of the present study can be fortified that there are relatively very few studies that have examined the range of employee’s awareness of GHRM practiceswith regard to hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh. Furthermore, it provides some vision into the outcomes of Green Behaviour at the organization, a topic that is still being researched. The research conducted shows Green Behaviour is affected by focusing on meaningfulness through awareness as a vital factor, which helps us understand how GHRM and employees' beneficial results. Less studies have been done in this area because management researchers have overlooked it.The results also make it clear that this study advances this field of research, particularly in a non-western country like India.