INFLUENCE OF GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE IN HOTEL INDUSTRY, IN LAGOS, NIGERIA. A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED HOTELS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.

Abstract

The study investigated the influence of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices on environmental performance in hotel industry in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on selected hotels. The specific objectives were to assess the relationship between green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green performance management, green compensation, and green organizational culture and their impact on environmental performance. An ex post facto research design was employed, targeting a population of 184 employees from three hotels in Ikeja, Lagos. Using the Taro Yamane formula, a sample size of 126 respondents was determined. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire combining close-ended and open-ended questions, ensuring comprehensive responses. Multiple linear regression analysis, conducted via SPSS, was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that green recruitment and selection [F(1,1241)=25.27 ,P<0.001) R² = 0.17], green training [F(1,1241)=38.15 ,P<0.001) R² = 0.24], green performance management [F(1,1241)=23.08 ,P<0.001) R² = 0.16], green compensation [F(1,1241)=10.21 ,P<0.001) R² = 0.08]), and green organizational culture [F(1,1241)=48.92 ,P<0.001) R² = 0.28] all significantly influenced environmental performance, with green involvement showing the strongest effect. The study concluded that GHRM practices were critical for enhancing environmental sustainability in the hotel sector, validating theories such as the Ability-Motivation-Opportunity model and Resource-Based View. Recommendations included integrating green criteria into recruitment, enhancing environmental training programs, embedding green metrics in performance appraisals, offering incentives for eco-friendly behaviors, and fostering employee involvement in sustainability initiatives. The study suggested further longitudinal research to explore long-term impacts and comparative studies across industries to enhance generalizability.

Keywords: Green Human Resource Management, environmental performance, hotel industry, sustainability practices, Lagos State Nigeria, hospitality sector