Designing a Green Human Resources Management Model with a System Dynamics Approach (Case Study: Tehran Municipality)
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Tehran Municipality, System Dynamics, Green Human Resource ManagementAbstract
The present study aims to design a model of green human resource management (GHRM) using a system dynamics approach in Tehran Municipality. This applied study employed a qualitative design. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 senior managers and HR experts selected through purposive sampling until theoretical saturation. Thematic analysis identified 195 open codes categorized into 33 subthemes and seven main themes. Model reliability was verified through the Kappa index, showing valid agreement. Results indicated that seven main factors—environmental, organizational, cultural, market-related, green education, green performance appraisal, and green compensation—significantly influence GHRM implementation. The system dynamics simulation revealed that decreases in environmental and organizational factors led to reduced GHRM performance, while increases in cultural and educational variables enhanced it. Market factors showed a diminishing effect over time. The model demonstrated strong structural validity and predictive capacity for future GHRM behavior. Green human resource management serves as a strategic driver for sustainable urban development. Institutionalizing green organizational culture, developing employees’ green competencies, formulating supportive environmental policies, and strengthening managerial commitment are vital. The proposed system dynamics model can enhance strategic decision-making, improve HR productivity, and foster environmental and social sustainability within Tehran Municipality.
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