Quarterly Journal of Research and Planning in Higher Education
A Model for Applying Green Management in State Universities of Tehran
Authors
1 Professor, Department of School Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
2 Associate Professor, Department of Management and Economics, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
In recent decades, human beings have been well aware of the dangers of neglecting the environment. Today, environmental and sustainable development concerns stand among the most important issues in the international community. Universities need green management to reduce the consumption of resources, materials, energy, and organizational costs, help reduce environmental pollution, nurture green thinking, and culture. Therefore, this study aimed to provide a model for applying green management in state universities in Tehran. The present study was applied, which was carried out through a survey method among 395 faculty members, managers, and staff of 10 state universities in Tehran. The method was mixed in terms of approach. Employing Delphi and the consensus of 19 experts in the field of higher education, environment, and living environmental management, the dimensions and components were then approved. A researcher-made questionnaire collected the required data. Inferential statistics such as t-test and structural equation modeling using the PLS method were used for data analysis. Technology, policymaking, governance, leadership and strategy, material resources, and financial resources are more important in deploying green management than human resources, monitoring, evaluation, environmental communication, information resources, education, and research.
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