Organizational citizenship behavior to the environment at medical device firms: the intersection of leadership characteristics, organizational factors and employee behaviors

IF 4.2 3区 管理学 Q2 MANAGEMENT
Anne H. Swearingen, Danielle Ailts Campeau, Nathaniel Siats, Matthew J. Nowakowski
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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of ten (10) product innovation employees in medical device firms’ sustainability initiatives, considering leadership, organizational and employee factors within the healthcare industry.

Design/methodology/approach

Phenomenology was chosen as it supports an in-depth analysis of the lived experience of several individuals, who are experiencing a similar phenomenon. This methodology permitted the researcher to “view experience and behavior as an integrated and inseparable relationship of the subject and object and of parts and whole.”

Findings

The intersection of employee, leader and organizational factors should be considered to further organizational citizenship behavior to the environment. Within each theme, cognitive dissonance is present. Understanding and acknowledging the choice required by the individual, leader and/or organization may impact overall environmental organizational citizenship behavior.

Practical implications

When implementing sustainable activities, three key areas should be evaluated: leaders, organizations and employees.

Social implications

This study provides insight into employee experiences and sustainable activities.

Originality/value

This research adds to the literature on organizational citizenship behavior to the environment within medical device firms as it provides insight into how sustainability programs within firms could be approached. Healthcare’s climate impact contributes to emissions which are equivalent to having 75 million vehicles on the road, annually. In addition, this study provided an initial understanding of the lived experiences of employees within the medical device industry when themes are analyzed. The results may help organizations understand the experiences of employees to further advance their vision and mission, by understanding the phenomenon of how sustainability initiatives are perceived.

医疗器械公司环境下的组织公民行为:领导特征、组织因素和员工行为的交叉点
本研究的目的是了解十(10)名产品创新员工在医疗器械公司可持续发展计划中的生活经历,同时考虑医疗保健行业中的领导、组织和员工因素。之所以选择现象学,是因为它支持对经历类似现象的若干个体的生活经历进行深入分析。这种方法允许研究者 "将经验和行为视为主体与客体、部分与整体之间不可分割的综合关系。"研究结果应考虑员工、领导者和组织因素的交叉,以进一步将组织公民行为融入环境。在每个主题中,都存在认知失调。在实施可持续发展活动时,应评估三个关键领域:领导者、组织和员工。原创性/价值这项研究为有关医疗器械公司环境组织公民行为的文献增添了新的内容,因为它为如何在公司内部实施可持续发展计划提供了新的见解。医疗保健行业对气候的影响造成的排放量相当于每年在道路上行驶 7500 万辆汽车。此外,本研究通过对主题的分析,对医疗器械行业员工的生活经历有了初步了解。研究结果可以帮助企业了解员工的经历,通过了解员工如何看待可持续发展举措这一现象,进一步推进企业的愿景和使命。
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CiteScore
7.70
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期刊介绍: The journal addresses a broad range of topics which are relevant to organizations and reflective of societal developments. Public and private sector organizations alike face ongoing pressure to streamline activities, improve efficiency and achieve demanding organizational objectives. In this context, the ability of senior managers to understand the culture and dynamics of organizations and to deliver strong leadership during periods of change, could be the difference between organizational failure and success.
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