Green Transformational Leadership, Green Intrinsic Motivation and Employee Green Behavior: The Scale Adaptation and Relationship Determination Cover Image

Yeşil Dönüştürücü Liderlik, Yeşil İçsel Motivasyon ve Çalışanın Yeşil Davranışı: Ölçek Uyarlama ve İlişki Tespiti
Green Transformational Leadership, Green Intrinsic Motivation and Employee Green Behavior: The Scale Adaptation and Relationship Determination

Author(s): Gökhan Kerse, Şeref Maden, Evrim Tartan Selçuk
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Green transformational leadership; Green intrinsic motivation; Employee green behavior (in-role); Scale adaptation;

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this study is to adapt green transformational leadership scale, green intrinsic motivation scale, and employee green behavior scale into the Turkish language. Besides, the current study aims to determine the effect of green transformational leadership directly and indirectly (through green intrinsic motivation) on employee green behavior. Design/methodology/approach – In this quantitative study, the data obtained by using the survey technique. The current study used simple random sampling and the data obtained from two different samples. Participants of the first sample (n=143) were chosen from an automotive company, and participants of the second sample (n=174) were chosen from a textile company. For analyzing the research findings, SPSS, Amos and Process were used. Findings – As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the scales are reliable and valid. In addition, analysis of hypothesis tests showed that green transformational leadership positively affected the employee green behavior both directly and indirectly (through green intrinsic motivation). Discussion - It was determined that the scales used in the research were used to studies in Turkey. In addition, it has been concluded that both green transformational leadership and green intrinsic motivation are important factors in increasing the employee green behavior.

  • Issue Year: 13/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 1574-1591
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Turkish