Title: Green external drivers and green awareness practices integration: evidence from Malaysia

Authors: Amjad Khalili; Siti Norhafiza Abdulrazak; Md Yusof Ismail

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Palestine Technical University Kadoorie (PTUK), Tulkarm, West Bank, Palestine ' Malaysia France Institute, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Section 14, Jalan teras Jernang, 43650, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia ' Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak, Selangor, 50728, Malaysia

Abstract: Little is recognised about the linkages of green external drivers and awareness practices within the Malaysian industries. This paper aims to explore the possible interrelationships amongst these practices. To do this, a multi-dimensional conceptual model is developed comprise four latent constructs. These are government regulation (GR), environmental consciousness (EC), cost and benefit awareness (CB), and organisational culture (OC). A structured questionnaire based on the main latent constructs is designed and validated through industrial engineering experts. Both advanced programs (SPSS 23 and AMOS 24) were utilised to analyse the postulated four hypotheses. Findings show that among the four tested direct hypotheses; three are accepted (GR on EC), (GR on CB), and (OC on EC). One hypotheses (OC on CB) is found to be not significant and consequently rejected as it considered not vital. This paper is considered a reference for Malaysian manufacturers in their attempts to be green institutions.

Keywords: green awareness; external drivers; cost and benefit; conceptual model; AMOS.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPQM.2024.139159

International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2024 Vol.42 No.2, pp.188 - 209

Received: 28 Jan 2022
Accepted: 30 Jun 2022
Published online: 24 Jun 2024 *

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