“A Study on Assesing The Pros and Cons of Adopting Green HRM Practices in Higher Educational Institutions”
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Associate Professor of Commerce, Kunnamangalam Government Arts and Science College (India)
Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Management Studies, M.A.M.O College, Manassery, Mukkam (India)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2025.12110104
Subject Category: COMMERCE
Volume/Issue: 12/11 | Page No: 1173-1178
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2025-11-27
Accepted: 2025-12-04
Published: 2025-12-11
Abstract
Green Human Resources Management (GHRM) means a kind of activities that motivate the habit of ecofriendly behavior of all the members in the organization with a view to protect our nation and develop an organization which is natural friendly, preserving natural resources and also discharging their corporate socially responsibility. The aim is to achieve the objectives of our organization along with the development of society and environment. The intention behind the concept green HRM is to create a sense of awareness among employees regarding how to conduct business without damaging the environment. If an institution practice green HRM it will imply that they discharge their corporate social responsibility. The main aim behind this is to minimize environmental degradation. Nowadays this study was very relevant because without adopting green HRM practices the next generation will not survive in this world. Higher Educational Institution has great role for molding college students in a socially responsible manner. After this study we will get an idea regarding the positive and negative impact of adopting green HRM practices in higher educational institutions.
Keywords
GHRM, CSR, Environment degradation
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