Drivers for Sustainable Project Management Behaviours in Facilities Management

2013 ◽  
pp. 360-379
Author(s):  
Stephanie Steele
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Brand Reputation ◽  
Project Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter moves outside the traditional methodology of project management, looking more broadly at aspects that influence project sustainability initiatives, including regulation, legislation, brand reputation, government and non-government organisations, and client requirements. Using the example of mercury recycling from fluorescent tubes generated from the Facilities Management (FM) sector in Australia, the relationship between environmental management systems, specifically ISO 14001:2004, and project management aspects are highlighted. The importance of management support, both at a strategic and project level is discussed. The opportunity to create competitive advantage from the sales perspective is demonstrated, through a cost justification and review of client sensitivity to influencing factors, enabling reasoned decision making for a successful, environmentally sustainable initiative.

scholarly journals Implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) In Sarawak: Adoption Factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Lee Lee Ho ◽  
Puong Ling Law ◽  
Soh Fong Lim
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Round Table ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Orientation Factor ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Adoption Factors ◽  
Research Organizations

In most organizations, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) adoption is based on voluntary basis; in which the adoption depends on the organization’s aspirations for better environmental performance. Organizations are attracted by very practical benefits through implementation of EMS in their organizations. The primary purpose of an EMS implementation is to improve environmental performance continually in an organization. This research investigates the factors that drive the adoption of EMS by organizations in Sarawak. Empirical findings of a survey on the above in Sarawak organizations are presented. About 112 survey questionnaires invitations were forwarded to various organizations in Sarawak and a total of 47 responses (about 42.0%) were received, Walford (1995) in his assertion said that sampling techniques require 10 percent or more of observations or sampling fractions so that they are to be considered as a representative of the total population. From this research, organizations which have implemented an EMS are mostly from larger organizations in Sarawak which have been established for more than 15 years with over 251 employees and more than one operating location. The results showed that ISO 14001 is the most common EMS frameworks adopted by organizations in Sarawak; followed by Round-table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Among the EMS adoption factors in Sarawak, EMS implementation motivation and the role of top management are the most critical factors in EMS adoption in Sarawak. Besides, management support is also another essential factor for EMS adoption among Sarawak organizations; followed by current market orientation factor..

scholarly journals The Mediating Role Of EMS Teamwork As It Pertains To HR Factors And Perceived Environmental Performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie F. Daily ◽  
James W. Bishop ◽  
Robert Steiner
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Employee Perceptions ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Iso 14001 Certification ◽  
The Relationship

Little management theory or empirical results exist to guide managers in maximizing employee efforts to successfully implement Environmental Management Systems (EMS). In response, this study examines the relationship among Human Resource (HR) factors and employee perceptions of environmental performance. Four hundred thirty-seven (437) employees were surveyed in an organization with a well-developed EMS program and ISO 14001 certification. Results suggest that management support for EMS, EMS training, employee empowerment, and EMS rewards are related to perceived environmental performance. Furthermore, EMS teamwork plays a mediating role between some of independent variables and perceived environmental performance. Finally, implications for managers are discussed.

scholarly journals Implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) In Sarawak: Adoption Factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Lee Lee Ho ◽  
Puong Ling Law ◽  
Soh Fong Lim
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Orientation Factor ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Adoption Factors ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Sampling Fraction

In most organizations, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) adoption is based on voluntary basis, in which the adoption depends on organization’s aspirations for better environmental performance. Organizations are attracted by very practical benefits through implementation of EMS in their organizations. The primary purpose of an EMS implementation is to improve environmental performance continually in an organization. This research investigates the factors that drive the adoption of EMS by organizations in Sarawak. Empirical findings of a survey on the above in Sarawak organizations are presented. About 112 survey questionnaires invitations were forwarded to various organizations in Sarawak and a total of 47 responses (about 42.0%) were received, Walford (1995) in his assertion said that sampling techniques require 10 percent or more of observations or sampling fraction so that they are to be considered representative of the total population From this research, organizations which have implemented an EMS are mostly from larger organizations in Sarawak which have been established for more than 15 years with over 251 employees and more than one operating location. The results showed that ISO 14001 is the most common EMS frameworks adopted by organizations in Sarawak; followed by Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Among the EMS adoption factors in Sarawak, EMS implementation motivation and the role of top management are the most critical factors in EMS adoption in Sarawak. Besides, management support is also another essential factor for EMS adoption among Sarawak organizations; followed by current market orientation factor.

scholarly journals DOES GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ECO–EFFICIENCY REALLY CONTRIBUTE TO FIRM VALUE? AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN INDONESIAN STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES (SOES)

AKUNTABILITAS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-88
Author(s):  
Vera Apri Dina Safitri ◽  
Dhiona Ayu Nani
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Share Price ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
The Relationship

This study examined the relationship between good corporate governance (GCG) and eco-efficiency on firm performance and firm value. Good corporate governance were proxied by GCG score, board meeting, and board independent. Eco-efficiency was proxied by the ownership of the environmental management certificate ISO 14001. Firm value was proxied by Tobins’Q value owned the company. Firm’s financial performance was proxied by Return on Assets (ROA) value. This research was motivated by an empirical gap, which there are companies that have corporate governance issues but still have a positive response by the market as indicated by an increasing share price. In addition, there are still differences results from previous studies. The results of this study indicate that eco-efficiency which proxied by the ownership of an ISO 14001 environmental management certificate has a positive and significant relationship with firm’s financial performance (ROA), where ROA has a positive and significant relationship to firm value. However, eco-efficiency does not have a direct relationship with firm value. Meanwhile, good corporate governance has no relationship with firm’s financial performance and firm value. 

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, TRAINING MOTIVATION, INTENTION TO TRANSFER, AFFECTIVE REACTION, UTILITY REACTION, SUPERVISOR SUPPORT, AND LEVEL III AND IV LEADERSHIP TRAINING TRANSFER: A CASE IN INDONESIAN MINISTRY OF FINANCE

INFO ARTHA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Roby Syaiful Ubed
Keyword(s):  
Training Transfer ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Supervisory Support ◽  
Affective Reaction ◽  
Transfer Training ◽  
Training Motivation ◽  
Ministry Of Finance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

The purpose of this research is to examine how training transfer is influenced by management support, training motivation, intention to transfer, affective reaction, utility reaction, supervisory support. To achieve this purpose, this study used the employees in Indonesian Ministry of Finance. A sample of 258 employees from level III and level IV leaders completed questionnaires that include measurements such as training motivation, supervisor supports, affective reaction, utility reaction, intention to transfer, training transfer, perceived training transfer, training retention, managerial transfer support, motivation to learn, training self-efficacy, and demographic characteristics. Hypothesis testing was done by using three steps of hierarchical regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that there are significantly positive relationships between the aforementioned independent variables and training transfer. Implications of this study were discussed. 

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