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VOL. 12, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Green leadership techniques and sustainable business practices in selected deposit money banks in South-South Nigeria
Authors
Edewor Edward Ekariko, Eromafuru Edward Godbless
Abstract
This study examined the effect of green
leadership techniques on sustainable business practices in selected deposit
money banks in South-South Nigeria, with specific focus on three leadership
proxies: green vision goal setting, green ethical decision-making, and employee
engagement in green initiatives. The study adopted a descriptive survey
research design. The population comprised 4,388 staff drawn from twelve deposit
money banks operating in Bayelsa, Delta, and Edo States. Using Taro Yamane's
formula, a sample of 367 respondents was determined through a multi-stage
sampling technique, and data were obtained through a structured, five-point
Likert-scale questionnaire that yielded an aggregate Cronbach's alpha of 0.784.
A total of 318 properly completed copies of the questionnaire were retrieved
and analysed using multiple regression analysis with the aid of SPSS version
25.0. Findings revealed that green vision goal setting had a significant
positive effect on sustainable business practices (β = 0.143, p = 0.041) and
that employee engagement in green initiatives similarly exerted a significant
positive effect (β = 0.157, p = 0.024), while green ethical decision-making did
not significantly influence sustainable business practices (β = -0.031, p =
0.603). The study concludes that articulating a clear green vision and actively
engaging employees in sustainability programmes are more decisive levers of
sustainable practice than the mere existence of ethical intent. It is
recommended that bank management embed measurable green goals into strategic
plans, deepen employee participation through training and incentives, and
translate ethical commitments into enforceable, auditable practices.
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Pages:35-42
How to cite this article:
Edewor Edward Ekariko, Eromafuru Edward Godbless "Green leadership techniques and sustainable business practices in selected deposit money banks in South-South Nigeria". International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, Vol 12, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 35-42
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