RELATIONSHIP OF GREEN PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIMATE AND GREEN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: THE CASE OF HOTEL BUSINESSES

Abstract

As a result of increasing negativities in environmental issues, interest in green practices has increased. This interest is not limited to the application only. At the same time, green practices have become the focus of academic studies. This research aims to examine the effect of green psychological climate perception on the green organizational behavior of employees in hotel businesses. The quantitative research method was adopted as part of the research aim. The study universe consists of workers in hotel businesses in Antalya. The research sample comprises employees of 5-star hotel businesses in Antalya. The questionnaire form was applied with the judgmental sampling technique. Data was collected between August 1 and September 1, 2022. Between these dates, a total of 400 questionnaires were reached. However, the search analysis was carried out using 370 questionnaires. Following the study, the green psychological climate significantly impacted green organizational behavior and sub-dimensions. Green psychological climate and green organizational behavior do not differ significantly in terms of gender variable. Green organizational behavior is affected considerably in terms of marital status, age, education level, work time, and department variables.