The Nexus between Green Transformational Leadership, Employee Behavior, and Organizational Support in the Hospitality Industry

Ibrahim A. Elshaer (), Alaa M. S. Azazz (), Yahdih Semlali, Mahmoud A. Mansour, Mohammed N. Elziny and Sameh Fayyad
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Ibrahim A. Elshaer: Department of Management, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsaa 380, Saudi Arabia
Alaa M. S. Azazz: Department of Social Studies, Arts College, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsaa 380, Saudi Arabia
Yahdih Semlali: Department of Management, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsaa 380, Saudi Arabia
Mahmoud A. Mansour: Hotel Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
Mohammed N. Elziny: Hotel Management Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Helwan University, Cairo 11771, Egypt
Sameh Fayyad: Hotel Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt

Administrative Sciences, 2024, vol. 14, issue 6, 1-22

Abstract: This research paper explores the relationship between green transformational leadership (GTL), employee green behavior (EGB), and the mediating role of green organizational support (GOS) in fostering environmentally friendly practices within organizations. Drawing upon Resource-Based View Theory (RBV) and social exchange theory, the study investigates how leaders’ behaviors and organizational support influence employees’ engagement in pro-environmental initiatives. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from a sample of 350 hotel employees through self-administered surveys. CB-SEM was employed to analyze the hypothesized relationships among the variables. The findings indicate a significant positive relationship between GTL and EGB, suggesting that leaders who demonstrate environmentally conscious behaviors and inspire their followers to embrace sustainability principles are more likely to foster green practices among employees. Furthermore, the study reveals that GOS mediates the relationship between GTL and EGB, highlighting the importance of organizational policies, resources, and initiatives in facilitating environmentally responsible actions. These results contribute to the existing literature by shedding light on the mechanisms through which leadership and organizational support can promote sustainability initiatives in the hotel industry. Practical implications for hotels include the importance of fostering a culture of environmental consciousness, providing training and resources to support green initiatives, and empowering leaders to exemplify and promote green behaviors among employees.

Keywords: green organizational support; green behaviors; green transformational leadership; green recycling; green work engagement; green innovation; green service recovery; green knowledge sharing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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