The Nexus Between Green Leadership Practices and Organizational Competitiveness among Synthetic Production Firms in Delta State, Nigeria

This study examined the nexus between Green Leadership and Organizational Competitiveness among synthetic production firms in Delta State, Nigeria. The increasing global demand for sustainable business practices has made green leadership a crucial determinant of organizational success. The study specifically explores the effect of green sustainable decision-making and green environmental stewardship on the competitiveness of synthetic production firms. To achieve this objective, two research questions were raised, leading to the formulation of two hypotheses. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, with a total population of 10850, where 371 were sampled using Krejcie and Morgan Sample Size Calculation. Structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection, of which 315 valid responses were retrieved and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that green sustainable decision-making has a significant positive effect on organizational competitiveness (β = 0.914, p< 0.05), Similarly, green environmental stewardship was found to have a significant positive effect on organizational competitiveness (β =0.087, p<0.05). The adjusted R² value of 0.895 implies that approximately 89.5% of the variation in organizational competitiveness can be explained by the independent variables. Based on the results and findings, it is recommended that synthetic production firms integrate green leadership principles into their core business strategies and increase investment in sustainable innovations. These measures will not only enhance competitiveness but also ensure environmental responsibility and long-term business sustainability.

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