This study investigates how Green Inclusive Leadership impacts Green Organizational Citizenship Behaviour, focusing on the mediating roles of Happiness at Work and Self-Efficacy. Addressing a research gap, it examines these dynamics within the manufacturing sector, highlighting the interplay between leadership, employee well-being, and pro-environmental behaviours in an Indian context.
A quantitative research approach was adopted, using a structured questionnaire to gather data from 278 employees chosen through random sampling. Furthermore, data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling using PLS-SEM.4.0.
The study reveals that Green Inclusive Leadership positively influences Green Organizational Citizenship Behaviour both directly and indirectly through the mediating roles of Happiness at Work and Self-Efficacy. A serial mediation effect was identified, showing that Happiness at Work and Self-Efficacy sequentially enhance the relationship between Green Inclusive Leadership and GOCB. These findings highlight the importance of inclusive leadership in promoting employee well-being and self-confidence, which in turn foster pro-environmental behaviours within organizations.
This study uniquely integrates leadership theories with environmental psychology by examining the influence of Green Inclusive Leadership on Green Organizational Citizenship Behaviour (GOCB) through the dual mediating roles of Happiness at Work and Self-Efficacy. It addresses a significant research gap by exploring these relationships within the manufacturing sector in India, an under-researched context. Additionally, the identification of serial mediation provides new insights into the sequential mechanisms linking leadership, employee well-being, and pro-environmental behaviours, offering a comprehensive understanding of sustainable organizational practices.
