An Empirical Study of Environmental Practices and Employee Ecological Behavior in the Hotel Industry

Keywords

environmental practices, knowledge, ecological behavior, hotel employees, structural equation modeling, SEM

Abstract

This study examines the relationships among environmental knowledge, environmental awareness, environmental concern, and employee ecological behavior to implement green practices across the hotel industry. Structural equation modeling with a bootstrapping estimation was used with 385 employees from international tourist hotels in Hong Kong. The results show that environmental knowledge positively influences environmental concern and ecological behavior. In addition, employee environmental awareness mediates the relationship between environmental knowledge and concern, while both environmental awareness and concern appear to mediate the relationship between environmental knowledge and ecological behavior. The theoretical and practical implications of study results are discussed and suggestions for future research are provided.

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Original Citation

Chan, E., Hon, A., Chan. W and Okumus, F. (2014). An Empirical Study of Environmental Practices and Employee Ecological Behavior in the Hotel Industry. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 41(5), 585-608.

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research

Volume

41

Issue

5

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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