Assessment of Green Human Resource Management Practices in Higher Educational Institute (With Special Reference to Coimbatore District)

Abstract

The ever increasing population and changing lifestyles are making the environmental problems more critical. Higher education institutions can be the best solution to solve this solution. Higher education can play a crucial role in sustainable development of any nation. The present study is attempted to know the awareness of faculties and their satisfaction about Green HRM Practices adopted in their colleges. The study chosen is descriptive in nature. The same size is determined as 200 faculties through Stratified Random Sampling Method. In society and the environment, the academic institution plays a unique role. Many higher educational institutions have developed green initiatives to assist faculties in protecting the environment; however it is impossible to fully apply green HRM policies. In spite of this, there is a need to understand the Green HRM practices in the Educational Sector. This study will be beneficial to the higher education institute for being responsible for the protection of the environment.