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A perceptual study of the impact of green practice implementation on the business functions
Abstract
1This article outlines the perceptions of businesses regarding
the impact of green practice implementation on the business
functions. To achieve the aim of this study, an in-depth literature
study and empirical research were undertaken. A self-administered
questionnaire was completed by 298 owners, managers and
employees in businesses within the Nelson Mandela Metropole. To
investigate the relationship between the independent (classifi cation
data) and dependent variables (perceptions of impact on business
functions), 13 null hypotheses were tested. The results revealed
signifi cant relationships between these variables. It was found
that the functions least impacted by green business practices
are general management/human resources, purchasing/supply
chain management and fi nance/information technology. Further
analysis of the business functions reveals that the manufacturing/
operations, marketing/sales and distribution/logistics functions are
the most impacted by green business practices. Practical guidelines
are provided to assist in greening the business functions.
the impact of green practice implementation on the business
functions. To achieve the aim of this study, an in-depth literature
study and empirical research were undertaken. A self-administered
questionnaire was completed by 298 owners, managers and
employees in businesses within the Nelson Mandela Metropole. To
investigate the relationship between the independent (classifi cation
data) and dependent variables (perceptions of impact on business
functions), 13 null hypotheses were tested. The results revealed
signifi cant relationships between these variables. It was found
that the functions least impacted by green business practices
are general management/human resources, purchasing/supply
chain management and fi nance/information technology. Further
analysis of the business functions reveals that the manufacturing/
operations, marketing/sales and distribution/logistics functions are
the most impacted by green business practices. Practical guidelines
are provided to assist in greening the business functions.
