AgBioForum, vol. 24, no. 3 (2022)
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Item Green intellectual capital and sustainability in manufacturing industries in Saudi Arabia(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022) Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed, Nadia Abdelhamid; Al Doghan, Mohammed A.; Ali Soomro, BahadurThe objective of the present study was to promote Sustainability through green intellectual capital (GIC) and its dimensions. In addition, this study intends to examine the mediating effect of green culture (GC) between GIC dimensions and Sustainability. The research employed quantitative techniques and acquired cross-sectional data from Saudi Arabian employees of large manufacturing companies (LMCs). The study used a technique of convenience sampling to obtain responses from respondents. The final sample size for the investigation was 268 valid cases. Green human capital (GHC), green structural capital (GSC), and green relational capital (GRC) have a positive and statistically significant effect on green capital (GC), economic performance (EP), environmental performance (ENP), and social performance (SP), as determined by structural equation modeling (SEM). Additionally, the study demonstrates that GC has a positive and significant influence on EP and ENP but a negligible impact on SP. Concerning mediating effects, it has been determined that GC is an effective mediator in forming the association between GHC and EP, GSC, and ENP. Conversely, GC does not form a positive association between GRC and SP. The study's findings would aid policymakers and administrators in understanding the contribution of GIC to GC and Sustainability. The study would contribute to the management, environmental science, and sustainability literature based on empirical findings. The study contributes to developing a green environment by promoting green culture, which ultimately improves the Sustainability of businesses.Item Developing positive health behavior among employees : exploring role of green work environment in healthcare sector(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022) Al Doghan, Mohammed A.; Zakariya, AhmadRecent research on green workplaces has shown that it is advantageous for organizations to enhance green-related competencies to improve environmental performance and empower employees to engage in healthy behaviors. This study examines the impact of green knowledge and awareness (GKA) and environmental concerns (EC) on the positive health behavior of employees (PHBE) in the Saudi healthcare sector, with the moderating effect of employee well-being (EW). 333 employees of healthcare companies were surveyed to achieve the desired outcomes and meet the project's goals. The empirical findings demonstrated that EC positively influences employees' health behaviors. GKA was discovered to have a significant and negative effect on PHBE. EW effectively moderated the relationships between the independent and dependent variables. The results cast light on developing a green work environment effectively to motivate employees to engage in healthy behaviors and formulate an eco-friendly workplace. This study contributes to the existing literature by analyzing EC and GKA as the significant determinants of a green work environment for health behavior, focusing on EW. In addition, it provides policymakers and the top management of the healthcare industry with valuable practical implications for achieving optimal positive employee health behavior.Item Green creativity among luxury hotels of Saudi Arabia : role of green organizational culture, self-efficacy, environmental orientation and green work engagement(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022) Awais Bhatti, MuhammadDue to pilgrimage, development, and tourism culture, luxury hotels are large in numbers in Saudi Arabia and the innovation of green practices is required to be adopted. The study's purpose is to determine the green creativity (GC) among luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia concerning the role of green organizational culture, self-efficacy, environmental orientation, and green work engagement (GWE). 316 responses from luxury hotel employees are considered the final sample size of this research and structural equation modeling is used for data analysis. The research demonstrated that the mediating role of GWE is significant between industry macro culture (IMC), cultural fragmentation, green self-efficacy, internal environmental orientation (IEO), external environmental orientation (EEO), and GC. This study has developed a unique model new in the literature. The dimensions of GC developed in this research model weren’t reported in the models of previous research works. Furthermore, the GC -related theoretical implications of this research are reliable to improve the body of knowledge in a significant way. Furthermore, the findings of this research are practicable to improve GC among luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia.Item The use of digital technologies in agricultural cultivation : a case of a developing nation with rice as a staple food(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022) Muhyiddin Zain, Majdah; Ibrahim, Helda; MusdalipaThe rapid growth of urbanization and industrialization worldwide has exacerbated the scarcity of arable land resources, highlighting the critical need for sustainable development. To achieve this, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the efficiency of cultivated land use. Besides, in Indonesia, rice farming plays a vital role in providing food for the population. While the green revolution program initiated in 1968 has increased rice productivity, it has also negatively impacted the environment and decreased productivity. Hence, the current study aims to examine the influence of sustainable agricultural technologies, including the system of rice intensification, organic farming, and integrated pest management, in enhancing rice productivity, further leading to the enhanced socio-economic development of a nation. This study applied a quantitative research methodology using SmartPLS 3.0 to analyze data collected from the farmers at local administrative levels of a provinces of Indonesia. The study suggests that implementing sustainable agricultural technologies, such as SRI, organic farming, and integrated pest management, can increase productivity while supporting economic activities in upstream and downstream sectors. The government and other stakeholders are recommended to prioritize ecological and environmental aspects when considering the adoption of new agricultural technologies.Item The mediating role of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the entrepreneurial personality and green entrepreneurship : the case of Peruvian's university students.(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022) Pacori Paricahua, Edwerson William; Cruz Padilla, Jorge Martin; Carranco Madrid, Soraya del Pilar; Jose Omar, García Tarazona; Sotelo Muñoz, Sonia Alejandrina; Reyes Acevedo, Jesus Enrique; Sanchez Fernandez, Jose Daniel; Merino Quispe, Isaac; Arias-Gonzáles, José Luis; Castillo-Acobo, Roxana Yolanda; Cáceres-Chávez, Milagros del RosarioNowadays, the value of innovation, green behavior, and entrepreneurship have grown, which is essential for a country's sustainable development. However, there has been no in-depth study of what the ecosystem should be to promote entrepreneurship and, thus, care for the environment. For this reason, this study aims to explore the entrepreneurial ecosystem's effect on Peruvian university students' entrepreneurial personality and green entrepreneurship. This study uses a duly validated instrument that includes the three variables divided by dimensions and was applied to a population of university students in Peru. Using a simple random sampling technique, the data were collected from 384 students of Peruvian universities. This study used the Smart-PLS to examine the reliability of the data and the correlation of the dimensions and items of the variables. In conclusion, providing entrepreneurship tools can help students develop desirable personality traits to generate sustainable businesses. The job of universities is to improve education for sustainable development. This means that students should learn the skills and knowledge they need to use environmental practices in their businesses.