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2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

10. Culture, Climate and Sustainability in Organizations

Authors : Vinitha Nair, Veena Vohra

Published in: Sustainable Human Resource Management

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

This study provides a close examination of the link between the cultural and climate orientations of an organization and the role of HR in inculcating a culture of sustainability in organizations, to promote more ‘responsible organizations’. Many scholars suggest that the pathway for the adoption of sustainability principles is because of the adoption of a sustainability-oriented organizational culture. Previous research also highlights the critical role of the HR function but has not elaborated on the dimensions of this role. Additionally, very few studies, especially in the Indian scenario, seem to have brought together sustainability, role of HR and organizational culture, linking the three and examining them from an organizational context. Climate, as a construct is studied with culture, as research supports their simultaneous study. A constructivist grounded theory approach has been used. Primary research findings based on interviews conducted reveal that key stakeholders are yet to grasp the benefits of sustainability. Human Resources could play a key role here in educating the stakeholders on the benefits of sustainability and inculcating a ‘sense of ownership’ towards the concept. This study helps us to realise that the traditional business organizations need to focus more on sustainability awareness. Focus on the ‘local context’ has been identified as a crucial factor for maintaining sustainability in organizations, especially in emerging economies. This study helps to understand the dimensions of the HR function to build a culture of sustainability and also identifies focus areas to build a sustainable culture within organizations.

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Metadata
Title
Culture, Climate and Sustainability in Organizations
Authors
Vinitha Nair
Veena Vohra
Copyright Year
2020
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
Sustainable Human Resource Management

Print ISBN: 978-981-15-5655-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-15-5656-2

Copyright Year: 2020

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-5656-2_10