Linking Inclusive Leadership to Organizational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment: A Mediation Approach

Ameena Ali; Sobia  Hassan; Maryam Gull

doi:10.62270/jirms.v6i4.131

Authors

Ameena Ali Department of Management Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sobia Hassan Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6117-6905
Maryam Gull Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5077-6729

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62270/jirms.v6i4.131

Keywords:

Planned behaviour theory, Sustainability, Perceived behavioural control, Green Work Engagement, Inclusive Leadership, Organisational citizeship

Abstract

Purpose—The current study examines the effect of inclusive leadership on employees’ organizational citizenship for the environment (OCBE) in the banking division of Pakistan. Furthermore, it investigates the parallel mediating roles of green work engagement and perceived control perceived by employees to establish their level of participation in sustainable practices.

Study Design/methodology/approach—A quantitative research design was used with a sample of 247 bank employees in Pakistan. Data were collected via questionnaires using convenience sampling. Descriptive statistics were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics, whereas structural associations and mediation effects were analyzed using SmartPLS.

Findings—The outcomes show that inclusive leadership has a significant positive influence on the OCBE. Both green workplace engagement and perceived control act as effective mediators, demonstrating that employees are more willing to adopt environmentally friendly behaviours when they have the support of inclusive leaders who foster their confidence and participation in green practices.

Practical Implications—The results recommend that banks can reinforce sustainable workplace behaviours by promoting inclusive leadership styles. By nurturing an environment that supports responsible workplace behaviour and increasing employee engagement and perceived control over environmentally friendly conduct, banks can reduce harmful environmental impressions and integrate sustainability into their daily operations.

Originality/Value—This research contributes to the limited research on leadership-driven environmental behaviour in Pakistan's banking sector. It uniquely examines two parallel mediators, offering deeper insights into how inclusive leadership can promote voluntary employee environmental action and foster sustainability in a high-impact industry.