HR managers and environmental sustainability: strategic leaders or passive observers?

Date
2011-06
Authors
Harris, C
Tregidga, H
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Item type
Journal Article
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Abstract

In this paper, we explore the challenges posed to, and reactions of, human resource (HR) managers by the concept of environmental sustainability. From interviews with 14 New ZealandHRmanagers, we explore three related aspects of morality identified by Fineman: private, conventional, and enacted. Findings indicate that while the HR managers note a private position of environmental concern, they take a passive approach to environmental sustainability within their organizations.We note that this passive position is not without potentially adverse effects in relation to the role of HR as a strategic partner and for the advancement of environmental sustainability within organizations.

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Keywords
Environmental sustainability , Human resource management , Strategic partner
Source
The International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol.22
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