Transformational Leadership, Green HRM and Top Management Commitment: Pathways to Sustainability in Malaysian Higher Education
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| Title: | Transformational Leadership, Green HRM and Top Management Commitment: Pathways to Sustainability in Malaysian Higher Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Siti Hamisah Tapsir, Rohana Yusof, Anum Hashmi (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 2026 18(2):478-494. |
| Availability: | Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Human Resources, Conservation (Environment), Sustainability, Higher Education, Administrator Role, College Faculty, Training, Leadership Styles, Transformational Leadership |
| Geographic Terms: | Malaysia |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JARHE-09-2024-0493 |
| ISSN: | 2050-7003 1758-1184 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This research aims to examine the influence of green human resources (green recruitment and selection [Green R&S] and green training and development [Green T&D]) and transformational leadership (TL) on sustainable practices in higher education. Additionally, this study also aims to investigate the role of top management commitment (TMC) in strengthening the relationship between Green HRM and sustainability in the higher education ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted three relevant theoretical frameworks namely, resource-based view (RBV) theory, TL theory and sustainable leadership theory. The primary data were collected from the academicians working in Malaysian higher education through survey-based instruments. This study employed a partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM) approach using SmartPLS software. A total of 251 valid responses were used to perform hypothesis testing. Findings: The results of this study revealed that Green T&D and TL show a positive significant impact on sustainable practices and TMC in the higher education system. Similarly, Green R&S also have a positive impact on TMC, while having a negative but insignificant influence on sustainable practices in higher education. Additionally, this study also found a positive relationship between TMC and sustainable practices in higher education. Originality/value: This study shed light on the importance of Green HRM, TL and TMC in fostering sustainable practices in higher education. We are certain that our findings provide useful and strategic policy implications for managers in higher education ecosystems. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1504838 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This research aims to examine the influence of green human resources (green recruitment and selection [Green R&S] and green training and development [Green T&D]) and transformational leadership (TL) on sustainable practices in higher education. Additionally, this study also aims to investigate the role of top management commitment (TMC) in strengthening the relationship between Green HRM and sustainability in the higher education ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopted three relevant theoretical frameworks namely, resource-based view (RBV) theory, TL theory and sustainable leadership theory. The primary data were collected from the academicians working in Malaysian higher education through survey-based instruments. This study employed a partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM) approach using SmartPLS software. A total of 251 valid responses were used to perform hypothesis testing. Findings: The results of this study revealed that Green T&D and TL show a positive significant impact on sustainable practices and TMC in the higher education system. Similarly, Green R&S also have a positive impact on TMC, while having a negative but insignificant influence on sustainable practices in higher education. Additionally, this study also found a positive relationship between TMC and sustainable practices in higher education. Originality/value: This study shed light on the importance of Green HRM, TL and TMC in fostering sustainable practices in higher education. We are certain that our findings provide useful and strategic policy implications for managers in higher education ecosystems. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-7003 1758-1184 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/JARHE-09-2024-0493 |
