The Effect Of Envıronmental Rısk Perceptıon On Sustaınable Behavıor & The Intermedıate Role Of Envıronmental Concerns Of Busıness Managers; The Case Of Sanlıurfa Metropolıtan Munıcıpalıty

Year 2024, , 1275 - 1292, 27.09.2024

Ahmet Fidanoğlu , Abdulkadir Güzel

https://doi.org/10.32709/akusosbil.1217936

Abstract

Sustainable behavior is defined as a multifaceted concept that includes environmental protection, minimizing pollution, responsible use of non-renewable resources, animal welfare & species protection. Sustainable behaviors & people's environmental risk perceptions are made possible by the implementation of behaviors that do not pollute the world or pollute natural resources in a broad sense & that can be recycled or protected. In this research, the mediating effect of environmental concern in the effect of environmental risk on sustainable behaviors was investigated. Within the scope of the research, the heads of departments from the Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality Senior Managers consist of managers affiliated to the heads of departments. 115 senior managers of Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality were reached. The obtained data were analyzed in the Smart PLS statistical analysis program. As a result of the analysis of the data obtained in the research; It was concluded that environmental risk has a significant effect on sustainable behaviors. In addition, the mediating effect of environmental concern in the effect of environmental risk on sustainable behavior has been achieved. In addition to contributing to the literature in terms of the results of the research, it is expected that the senior managers of the Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality, where sustainable practices are applied intensively, will provide information on sustainable behaviors & environmental risk perceptions.

Keywords

Çevresel risk, çevresel kaygı, sürdürülebilir davranışlar, Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi.

İşletme Yöneticilerinin Çevresel Risk Algısının Sürdürülebilir Davranışlar Üzerindeki Etkisi ile Çevresel Kaygısının Aracılık Rolü; Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi Örneği

Abstract

Sürdürülebilir davranışlar, çevrenin korunmasını, kirliliğin en aza indirilmesini, yenilenemeyen kaynakların sorumlu kullanımını, hayvan refahını ve türlerin korunmasını içeren çok yönlü bir kavram olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Sürdürülebilir davranışlar ve kişilerin çevresel risk algıları geniş anlamda dünyayı kirletmeyen veya doğal kaynakları kirletmeyen ve geri dönüştürülebilen veya korunabilen davranışların uygulanması ile mümkün olmaktadır. Bu araştırma çevresel riskin sürdürülebilir davranışlar üzerindeki etkisinde çevresel kaygının aracılık etkisi araştırılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi Üst Düzey yöneticilerinden daire başkanları, daire başkanlarına bağlı müdürlerden oluşmaktadır. Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi Üst Düzey yöneticilerinden 115 adet üst düzey yöneticiye ulaşılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler Smart PLS istatistik analiz programında analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmada elde edilen verilerin analizleri sonucunda; çevresel riskin sürdürülebilir davranışlar üzerinde anlamlı etkisi olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca çevresel riskin sürdürülebilir davranışlara etkisinde çevresel kaygının aracılık etkisine ulaşılmıştır. Araştırma elde ettiği sonuçlar bakımından literatüre katkı sağlamanın yanı sıra sürdürülebilir uygulamaların yoğun olarak uygulandığı Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesinin üst düzey yöneticilerinin sürdürülebilir davranışlar ve çevresel risk algıları noktasında bilgiler sunması beklenmektedir.

Keywords

Çevresel risk, çevresel kaygı, sürdürülebilir davranışlar, Şanlıurfa Büyükşehir Belediyesi.

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