Designing the Model of Antecedents and Consequences of Green Human Resource Management with a Sustainable Development Approach In Industry of Electricity

Shiri, Ebrahim; Nejhad Hajali Irani, Farhad; Beikzad, Jafar; Rahimi, Gholamreza

doi:10.30473/ipom.2025.57030.4299

Document Type : Exploratory

Authors

¹ . PhD Student, Department of Public Administration, Bonab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bonab, Iran.

² .Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Bonab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bonab, Iran.

³ Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, Bonab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bonab, Iran.

⁴ .Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Bonab Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bonab, Iran

10.30473/ipom.2025.57030.4299

Abstract

The development of green behaviors reflects a growing recognition of the strategic role human resources play in advancing green organizations and sustainable branding. Establishing such behaviors requires a supportive context—an enduring concern for organizational leaders. This study aimed to design and articulate a model of the antecedents and consequences of green human resource management (GHRM) within the framework of sustainable development. Methodologically, the research is applied-developmental in nature and falls under the category of qualitative inquiry. The study's target population comprised experts in human resource management within the Ministry of Energy. Using purposive sampling, snowball techniques, and theoretical saturation, 20 experts were selected to participate. Interview data were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin’s systematic grounded theory approach. The findings revealed that corporate social responsibility serves as a key causal condition in the proposed model. The core phenomenon identified was green human resource management. Within the contextual conditions, the concept of a green organizational culture emerged as central. Individual characteristics were recognized as intervening conditions influencing the process. In terms of strategies, the study highlighted the importance of green support mechanisms and green initiatives. Finally, the consequences of these efforts were reflected in the emergence of efficient green performance as a macro-level outcome.

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Modeling

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Designing the Model of Antecedents and Consequences of Green Human Resource Management with a Sustainable Development Approach In Industry of Electricity

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Volume 13, Vol 3 , Series 51 - Serial Number 51
June 2025
Pages 171-186

Designing the Model of Antecedents and Consequences of Green Human Resource Management with a Sustainable Development Approach In Industry of Electricity

References

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Volume 13, Vol 3 , Series 51 - Serial Number 51June 2025Pages 171-186

Volume 13, Vol 3 , Series 51 - Serial Number 51
June 2025
Pages 171-186