Participative Leadership's Role in Recovery Performance: Moderation of Green HR Practices and Commitment Using PLS-SEM

Abstract

There is a growing awareness of environmental issues, and businesses are increasingly embracing eco-friendly products and services. However, there is a pressing need for assistance with implementing green HR practices to achieve sustainability. Pakistan's food industry is expanding rapidly, yet there remains insufficient information about green HR practices within its fast-food sector. This research purposes to identify the influence of various Practices of GHRM—such as selection and recruitment, training and development, and performance and compensation—on P-O Fit, commitment and green recovery performance. Furthermore, Participative leadership is examined as a potential moderator between green commitment and GP. For this research, 408 managers holding specific designations were randomly selected using a convenient sampling method. The study focused on 21 fast food restaurants located predominantly in Karachi, including well-known chains like Kaybees, Burger Lab, Kababjees, Buerger King, The burger Shack, Karachi Broast, Mr. Burger, OPTP, Subway, and others. PLS-SEM was employed to analyze the gathered data. The results revealed a robust association between green development and development and P-O fit. Moreover, green commitment significantly influences GP. However, the study did find evidence that green compensation and performance and selection and recruitment directly influence GP in the fast-food industry. Interestingly, P-O fit was identified as a mediator between Practices of GHRM and GP. Conversely, no moderating effect of Participative leadership was observed between Practices of GHRM and GP. Further exploration into additional factors of GHRM is recommended to better understand their influence within Pakistan's fast-food sector.