K. N. Adham and C. Siwar ‘Factors influencing
government green procurement practices: structural equation modelling
analysis’, MEJELSD, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2017
Khairul Naim Adham*
National Biodiversity Centre Core Team, Biodiversity and Forestry
Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment,
Malaysia
E-mail: khairulnaim@nre.gov.my
Chamhuri Siwar
Emeritus Professor and Principal Research Fellow, Institute for
Environment and Development (LESTARI), National University of Malaysia
(UKM), Malaysia
E-mail: csiwar@ukm.my
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the
effect of seven exogenous latent constructs namely (1) Environmental
Knowledge (ENK); (2) Environmental Concern (ENC); (3) Perceived Costs
Efficiency and Business Benefits (PCE); (4) Perceived Product and Supplier
Availability (PPS); (5) Organisational Incentives and Pressures (OIP);
(6) Policies and Regulations (PR); and (7) perceived benefits of
implementation tools and competency (PBI) on Government Green
Procurement (GGP) practices.
Design/methodology/approach
The theoretical framework
of this study is built based on the institutional theory, underpinned by
previous researchers’ conceptual models. This study uses Structural
Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis to determine a measurement model that
best fits data at hand and a structural model to test the causal
relationship among the constructs.
Findings: This study finds that all latent exogenous
constructs in this study have a positive and significant effect on latent
endogenous constructs that is GGP practices (p , 0.05).
Original/value
This study is one of the first attempts
to empirically investigate the practice of GGP in Malaysia. Practical
implications: At the government level, the findings of this study will
assist the government in formulating strategies towards the
implementation of GGP in a more systematic and effective manner. At the
suppliers’ level, the findings will help suppliers to make adaptations in
fulfilling the government’s requirements.
Keywords
Government Procurement; Government Green Procurement; GGP; Structural Equation Modelling; SEM; Institutional Theory
Reference
Reference to this paper should be made as follows: K.
N. Adham and C. Siwar (2017) ‘Factors Influencing Government Green
Procurement Practices: Structural Equation Modelling Analysis’, Middle
East Journal of Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Sustainable
Development, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.61-88.
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