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Green consciousness and consumer buying behaviour in a developing country: a study of Ghanaian consumers

Environmental consciousness has seen more light over the past three decades because of the increasing indication of environmental problems. Consumers and businesses alike are more environmentally friendly. Ghana as a developing country faces a lot of environmental issues and it is imperative for the country to focus on decreasing the negative effect on the environment. Green marketing is a phenomenon that is still at its birth stage in Ghana as Ghanaian consumers are currently at the stage of green awaking and green consciousness. There is little academic evidence of the Ghanaian being environmentally friendly.The main objectives of the study are to determine if Ghanaian consumers have pro-environmental concerns,knowledge of environmental issues and awareness of green products. An objective is to know if Ghanaian consumers will be will to pay more for green products and if their concerns and knowledge of the environment would affect their purchasing decisions or buying behaviour. The study suggests that Ghanaian consumers are gradually moving towards the green phenomenon and that the consumers who are have knowledge in environmental issues and are green conscious prefer to purchase green products even at higher prices. This study was carried out using data collected from 350 residents of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire contained questions that were used to measure the attitude of Ghanaian consumers towards the environment and how these attitudes influence their buying behaviour. The collected primary data was analyzed with SPSS using tools such as descriptive statistics, factor analysis and correlation. The results of the study showed that the Ghanaian consumers’ pro-environmental concerns notably affect their green buying behaviour. It also showed that consumers are willing to buy green products but are not willing to pay a higherprice for them. The survey findings suggest Ghanaian consumers’ demographics which include age, educational level and income level do not have a strong impact on the green consciousness and green buying behaviour. There is a great need for a drastic promotion and awareness creation among consumers carried out by green marketing campaigns, government, businesses and organizations.

Source: KNUST
Green consciousness and consumer buying behaviour in a developing country: a study of Ghanaian consumers.

Environmental consciousness has seen more light over the past three decades because of the increasing indication of environmental problems. Consumers and businesses alike are more environmentally friendly. Ghana as a developing country faces a lot of environmental issues and it is imperative for the country to focus on decreasing the negative effect on the environment. Green marketing is a phenomenon that is still at its birth stage in Ghana as Ghanaian consumers are currently at the stage of green awaking and green consciousness. There is little academic evidence of the Ghanaian being environmentally friendly.The main objectives of the study are to determine if Ghanaian consumers have pro-environmental concerns,knowledge of environmental issues and awareness of green products. An objective is to know if Ghanaian consumers will be will to pay more for green products and if their concerns and knowledge of the environment would affect their purchasing decisions or buying behaviour. The study suggests that Ghanaian consumers are gradually moving towards the green phenomenon and that the consumers who are have knowledge in environmental issues and are green conscious prefer to purchase green products even at higher prices. This study was carried out using data collected from 350 residents of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire contained questions that were used to measure the attitude of Ghanaian consumers towards the environment and how these attitudes influence their buying behaviour. The collected primary data was analyzed with SPSS using tools such as descriptive statistics, factor analysis and correlation. The results of the study showed that the Ghanaian consumers’ pro environmental concerns notably affect their green buying behaviour. It also showed that consumers are willing to buy green products but are not willing to pay a higherprice for them. The survey findings suggest Ghanaian consumers’ demographics which include age, educational level and income level do not have a strong impact on the green consciousness and green buying behaviour. There is a great need for a drastic promotion and awareness creation among consumers carried out by green marketing campaigns, government, businesses and organizations.

Source: KNUST
Green Leisure Resort

A few decades ago any suggestion that the people of Ghana should tax themselves to provide outdoor recreation would have been considered ridiculous. A rural atmosphere prevailed; rivers and streams were unpolluted and more numerous, the towns and cities were ringed by open land, forests and hunting grounds. The goal was to wrest land from the wilderness and convert it o urban use. Since independence, however, the cumulative effect of new forces upon the urban way of life has radically changed our philosophy with respect to conserving open lands tor public recreation. These factors include: - the uncontrolled sprawl of urban areas and the increasing numbers of urban residents, resulting in the loss of outdoor recreation opportunities amid natural surroundings near residential areas. - the increasing amount of leisure time resulting from shorter working days and weeks as well as longer vacation periods. - the increasing use of automobiles for personal transportation. - the increasing number of older people seeking ways to occupy leisure time. - the increasing popularity of all form of outdoor recreation. These forces will be intensified in the years to come, More people will be dwelling in compact urban areas. The trend towards more leisure time will continue. Automobiles and high ways will continue to provide better transportation and there will be a larger population of older people than there is today who would want to travel to ideal relaxation spots which are not immediately available in the community or even in the country. Tourism has become a highly organized and competitive activity. Tourism has also become one of the most important and fastest growing sectors of the global economy and a major socio-economic activity throughout the world. The increasing influx of tourists into the country coupled with the large voluntary movement of people from place to place for a variety of reasons has brought to the fore the problems and inadequacies of tourist attractions especially with regard to accommodation, services and other related facilities. Fortunately the Suntreso Park offers a unique environment which with the upgrading and provision of the relevant facilities should serve as the proverbial “oasis in the desert” for a thirsty tourism industry.

Source: KNUST
Green marketing practices of private versus government hospitals in ghana

Green marketing incorporates a broad range of activities, including product modification, changes to the production process, packaging changes, as well as modifying advertising. Green marketing has strong influence on buyer behaviour and play a strategic role in the environmental management. Regardless, most studies on the green marketing have focused mainly on developed countries, and thus, adopting similar study in developing countries are very important and may reach different conclusions from those in developed. This study therefore examined the impact of green marketing on firm performance by comparing the practices of private and public hospitals in the ghana. Simple random sampling method was used to select a sample of 200 respondent from all hospitals in kumasi metropolis; 100 from private hospitals and 100 government hospitals. Spss version 23 and lisrel 8.50 was used to analyse the data for valuable information. The results of the study showed that green product (ß= 0.190; t=3.189), green process (ß=0.264; t=3.771), green packaging (ß=0.248; t=3.070), and green promotion (ß=0.192; t=2.855). Marketing practices have positive and significant effect on financial performance of government hospital.

Source: KNUST
Green Process Innovation And Organizational Performance: The Role Of Environmental Dynamism. A Case Study Of Selected Smes In The Accra Metropolis

Green process innovation refers to the practice adopted by industrial enterprises whereby they prioritise environmental considerations during the execution of their production processes. This includes efforts to conserve energy, optimise resource utilisation, minimise waste generation, and mitigate the subsequent environmental impacts. The ecological study posits that the current line of research operates under the assumption of a static environmental setting, thereby neglecting the dynamic nature of the environment. The provided explanation about the impact of green process innovation on firm performance is deemed incomplete. Hence, the main aim of this research was to assess the influence of the green innovation process on the performance of organisations, specifically examining the significance of environmental dynamism. The main objective of this study was to assess the correlation between green process innovation and organisational performance, taking into account the potential moderating effect of environmental dynamism. The study covered the examination of a specific sample of small and medium companies (SMEs) located within the Accra metropolitan area. A total of 157 participants were included in the study, and they were selected using a census survey approach. The collection of primary data was conducted through the use of a structured questionnaire, which served as the principal instrument. The study employed an approach based on structural equation modelling to analyse the data that was gathered. The findings of the study indicate that there is no statistically significant relationship between green process innovation and performance. However, the study provides evidence of a positive correlation that is statistically significant between environmental dynamism and organisational success. The results indicate a significant moderating effect of environmental dynamism on the relationship between green process innovation and organisational performance.

Source: KNUST
Green Procurement and Logistics in Mining Firms in Ghana

Sustainable procurement and logistics in the mining sector has not received much attention in developing countries. Slow progress has been made in implementing sustainable logistics and procurement in the mining industry. Studies indicated that sustainable procurement and logistics are not being well implemented to the much-expected level in either the private or public sectors, which is causing countries to fall behind in their efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals. It is based on this that this study explored the drivers of Green Procurement and Logistics in the Mining Sector. Among other things, the study explored the implementation challenges and strategic mechanisms to efficiently implement sustainable logistics practices into mining operations in Ghana. This qualitative investigation followed a logical chain of reasoning. To understand green procurement drivers and implementation strategies, primary data was sourced from the top hierarchy. The interview results indicated that some key drivers influence green procurement adoption in the mining sector. The drivers have been thermalized into three; climate commitment drivers, cost savings and top management support. The results further indicated that the cost implication of green procurement adoption was a key hurdle to its implementation. Although these costs are associated at the early stages, the cost of adoption is normally expected to drop significantly in the long run. The identified strategies to green procurement adoption maybe categorized in three dimensions; regulation, skills and competence development and incentives. A law on Green Procurement should be passed – and implemented. It is recommended that the long term financial prospects of green procurement be critically evaluated. This will give management, clients and all actors the confidence and motivation to pursue green procurement. Without these financial gain evidence, green procurement becomes merely a concept.

Source: KNUST
Green Procurement Practices, Operational Capabilities and Organizational Sustainability. The Moderating Effect of Top Management’s Environmental Orientation

Green procurement is one of the significant pillars of sustainable supply chain management (SCM) being adopted by organizations worldwide to address environmental concerns, remain competitive, and comply with regulatory requirements. The main purpose of this study is to examine the impact of green procurement and operational capabilities, on organizational sustainability with the moderating effect of top management’s environmental orientation in the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. Based on the research objectives and questions of the study, the study made use of the quantitative research approach through Descriptive survey research design. Population for the study included members of the procurement board and selected workers from other department of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. Purposive sampling method was used to purposively select the sample size. Data was collected using both primary and secondary sources. The main data used was Questionnaire. The researcher edited, tabulated and analyzed the quantitative data using the Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0, and transferred these statistical data into Microsoft Word for analysis. The study revealed a positive relationship between Green Procurement Practice and Organizational Sustainability. This suggests that organizations that adopt green procurement practices, such as selecting suppliers with sustainable practices, using environmentally friendly materials, and promoting energy-efficient technologies, are more likely to achieve higher levels of sustainability. Again, the study found a positive relationship between Operational Capabilities and Organizational Sustainability. It was similarly found that the impact of green procurement practices and operational capabilities on organizational sustainability is strengthened when top management demonstrates a high level of environmental awareness and commitment. The study concluded that there is a positive relationship between Green Procurement Practice and Operational Capabilities with Organizational Sustainability. This indicate that organizations that adopt green procurement practices, develop operational capabilities and align with sustainability goals are more likely to achieve higher levels of sustainability. The study therefore recommends that training and education programs be provided to enhance top management's environmental awareness and knowledge. Again, the study recommends that collaboration and partnership with suppliers be fostered to collectively work towards achieving sustainability goals.

Source: KNUST
Green Purchasing And Environmental Performance: The Moderating Effect Of Top Management Support In Greater Accra Metropolitan Assembly

The higher levels of global warming caused by environmental degradation and climate change have increased stakeholders' concern about the existence of environmental challenges. Strategic choices are being taken on various levels to resolve the tension between environmental issues and sustainable growth. The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution of green purchasing on environmental performance and offer some suggestions to improve the current situations. The research specifically identified the degree to which environmental performance is impacted by green purchasing under differing levels of top management support. The study used quantitative method with cross-sectional survey strategy. The study relied on primary data collected through questionnaire instrument. A total of 157 people were sampled purposively for the study. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that green purchasing impacts positively on environmental performance. Additional findings indicate that top management support moderates the green purchasing- environmental performance relationship. It is recommended that managers should provide adequate support for in the pursuit of environmental management initiative. Also, although the study only looked at sustainability from the perspective of the environment, future research on related topics is encouraged to take a more holistic approach, especially in the organizational setting and other dependent variables like competitive advantage, which can be measured using reduced risk and vulnerability, decreased time to market, improved quality, reduced cost and price, and product and service differentiation.

Source: KNUST
Green scm practices, customer development, and sustainable performance

The current study explored the linkage that exists between Green SCM Practices, Customer Development, and Sustainable Performance. The population of this study comprised of one hundred and forty (140) registered mining firms in Ghana. With regard to the study population, the study concentrated on the firm-level analysis, and that 100 respondents (supply chain managers) from the respective mining firm participated in the study. The source of data was primary. The instrument for data collection was closed-ended questionnaire. The data generated was analysed using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression and structural equation modelling (SEM) technique to determine the effect the independent variables have on sustainable performance. The study draw four conclusions: SCM Practices has a significant positive effect on Operational Performance; SCM Practices has a positive and significant effect on Customer Development; Customer Development has no significant effect on Operational Performance. More importantly, the study concluded that customer development does not mediate the effect of Green SCM practices on sustainable performance. With regard to these findings, the study recommended that there must be a concerted effort by managers of manufacturing firms to continue to look into ways to increase its service operation performance through SCM Practices. Also, supply chain managers should embark on research and benchmark the level of adoption of Green SCM practices with customers and suppliers, and thus direct efforts to improve sustainable performance. With the future recommendation, the study recommends that future studies should consider using qualitative or mixed method approach in conducting the study to ensure there is the availability of rich data to support the findings.

Source: KNUST
Green Procurement Practices, Operational Capabilities and Organizational Sustainability. The Moderating Effect of Top Management’s Environmental Orientation.

Green procurement is one of the significant pillars of sustainable supply chain management (SCM) being adopted by organizations worldwide to address environmental concerns, remain competitive, and comply with regulatory requirements. The main purpose of this study is to examine the impact of green procurement and operational capabilities, on organizational sustainability with the moderating effect of top management’s environmental orientation in the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. Based on the research objectives and questions of the study, the study made use of the quantitative research approach through Descriptive survey research design. Population for the study included members of the procurement board and selected workers from other department of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. Purposive sampling method was used to purposively select the sample size. Data was collected using both primary and secondary sources. The main data used was Questionnaire. The researcher edited, tabulated and analyzed the quantitative data using the Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0, and transferred these statistical data into Microsoft Word for analysis. The study revealed a positive relationship between Green Procurement Practice and Organizational Sustainability. This suggests that organizations that adopt green procurement practices, such as selecting suppliers with sustainable practices, using environmentally friendly materials, and promoting energy-efficient technologies, are more likely to achieve higher levels of sustainability. Again, the study found a positive relationship between Operational Capabilities and Organizational Sustainability. It was similarly found that the impact of green procurement practices and operational capabilities on organizational sustainability is strengthened when top management demonstrates a high level of environmental awareness and commitment. The study concluded that there is a positive relationship between Green Procurement Practice and Operational Capabilities with Organizational Sustainability. This indicate that organizations that adopt green procurement practices, develop operational capabilities and align with sustainability goals are more likely to achieve higher levels of sustainability. The study therefore recommends that training and education programs be provided to enhance top management's environmental awareness and knowledge. Again, the study recommends that collaboration and partnership with suppliers be fostered to collectively work towards achieving sustainability goals.

Source: KNUST
Green scm practices, customer development, and sustainable performance

The current study explored the linkage that exists between Green SCM Practices, Customer Development, and Sustainable Performance. The population of this study comprised of one hundred and forty (140) registered mining firms in Ghana. With regard to the study population, the study concentrated on the firm-level analysis, and that 100 respondents (supply chain managers) from the respective mining firm participated in the study. The source of data was primary. The instrument for data collection was closed-ended questionnaire. The data generated was analyzed using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression and structural equation modelling (SEM) technique to determine the effect the independent variables have on sustainable performance. The study draw four conclusions: SCM Practices has a significant positive effect on Operational Performance; SCM Practices has a positive and significant effect on Customer Development; Customer Development has no significant effect on Operational Performance. More importantly, the study concluded that customer development does not mediate the effect of Green SCM practices on sustainable performance. With regard to these findings, the study recommended that there must be a concerted effort by managers of manufacturing firms to continue to look into ways to increase its service operation performance through SCM Practices. Also, supply chain managers should embark on research and benchmark the level of adoption of Green SCM practices with customers and suppliers, and thus direct efforts to improve sustainable performance. With the future recommendation, the study recommends that future studies should consider using qualitative or mixed method approach in conducting the study to ensure there is the availability of rich data to support the findings.

Source: KNUST