Effects and Challenges with Implementation of Green Management in Public Sector Institutions in the Bono Region of Ghana
Abstract:
The push
to adopt and implement green management in the business world has attracted
global attention due its impact on the work environment. The main purpose of
the study was to assess the effects and challenges associated with the adoption
and implementation of green management among public sector institutions in the
Bono region. A mixed-method was employed with a descriptive design to recruit
participants through the use of stratified sampling technique. The quantitative
data was collected using a 5-point Likert scale while a semi-structured
interview guide was used to collect the qualitative data. After using SPSS
version 23 software and thematic content technique to analyse the quantitative
and qualitative data, the results showed that implementation of green
management contributes to reduce energy consumption, improve waste generation
and management, improve financial efficiency and enhance corporate image in
public sector institutions. On the other hand, inadequate financial resources, lack
of management support, inadequate knowledge and capacity building were found as
the main challenges associated with the implementation of green management in
public sector institutions. Based on the findings, the study concludes that the
adoption and implementation of green management has positive effects on public
sector institution but is faced with challenges.
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