Antecedents of organizational citizenship behavior for the environment
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Author(s)Anas AdowLink to ORCID Index: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0280-3726
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Sulphey M. M.Link to ORCID Index: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6042-2123
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DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.23(4).2025.20
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Abstract
This study examines the relationships between green shared values, employee green behavior, green values, and organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment. Using partial least squares structural equation modeling, the study aims to enhance understanding of the antecedents of organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment, an underexplored concept. Data were collected from 384 respondents through an online survey. Analysis of the data revealed that all hypothesized relationships are statistically significant. Specifically, green shared values significantly influence environmental goals belief (β = 0.452, p < 0.01) and organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment (β = 0.410, p < 0.01). Employee green behavior also significantly impacts organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment (β = 0.460, p < 0.01). At the same time, green values strongly influence employee green behavior (β = 0.507, p < 0.01) and have a direct effect on the impact of organizational citizenship behavior toward the environment (β = 0.064, p < 0.05). These findings support earlier theoretical models, demonstrating the crucial role of green values and beliefs in promoting environmentally responsible behaviors in organizations. The study’s implications suggest strategies for fostering a green culture, such as sustainability training and green leadership, to enhance employee engagement in environmental initiatives.
Acknowledgment
We extend our appreciation to Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University for funding this research work through project number (PSAU/2025/02/33957).
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JEL Classification (Paper profile tab)M12, M59, Q56, Q59
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Dana Ahmad Omari
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.19(2).2021.13
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Acknowledgments
The Deanship of Research at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Jordan is acknowledged by authors for providing facilities through the research No. 488/2020 and research environment to accomplish the goals of this work. The authors thank Professor Fareed Nusair at the Department of Health Management & Policy, the Faculty of Medicine. -
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doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.16(1).2018.26
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doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.22(1).2025.28
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Acknowledgments
The first author thanks the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for providing financial assistance (fellowship) during her Ph.D.
