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Barriers to green human resources management (GHRM) implementation in developing countries: evidence from China.
Peiying Ye1, Zhixi Liu2, Xiaowu Wang3
1Business College, Zhujiang College of South China Agricultural University, GuangZhou, 510900, China.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|August 24, 2023
Summary
Implementing green human resource management (GHRM) in China faces significant hurdles, primarily financial. Overcoming these barriers requires targeted support from government and financial institutions to foster sustainable business practices.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Management
- Human Resource Management
- Business Sustainability
Background:
- Increasing pressure for climate adaptation and long-term viability drives demand for green business practices.
- Implementing environmentally responsible HR practices (GHRM) presents significant challenges for businesses.
- This study focuses on identifying and analyzing GHRM implementation barriers in Chinese businesses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the most significant challenges encountered by Chinese businesses in implementing GHRM.
- To categorize and prioritize these challenges to inform policy and practice.
- To contribute to the literature on green HR in developing economies.
Main Methods:
- Expert interviews were conducted to pilot test survey questions.
- A survey was distributed to 199 business professionals (CEOs, HR managers, CFOs, HR directors).
- The PSI approach was utilized to establish a hierarchy of GHRM barriers and sub-barriers.
Main Results:
- Seventeen GHRM barriers were identified, grouped into five main categories.
- Economic factors constituted 23% of GHRM barriers, with lack of financial resources being the most critical obstacle.
- Political and regulatory barriers accounted for 20.1%, while cultural and educational barriers were the least common at 18.2%.
Conclusions:
- Financial constraints are the primary obstacle to GHRM implementation in China.
- Government and financial institutions should provide support, such as low-interest loans, for sustainable initiatives.
- Understanding these barriers is crucial for policymakers and practitioners in China and similar economies to foster environmental innovation.
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