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Organizational values and employee participation in food-waste-reduction initiatives

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this research we examined the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the food-waste-reduction behavior of employees in the Chinese foodservice industry, incorporating intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy as mediators. We collected data from 366 employees across restaurants, catering companies, and hotel dining services in three major Chinese cities. Using SMART-PLS for data analysis, we discovered that CSR positively affected sustainable behaviors both directly and indirectly through the mediating psychological mechanisms of intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy. These findings indicate that CSR can lead to a sustainable culture in organizations and imply that strengthening employees' self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation can significantly enhance this effect. Our study enriches theoretical understanding of the role of CSR in fostering sustainable practices and provides practical insights for firms aiming to improve their environmental performance.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.14158

Authors: Jianhui Wang, Tahir Naveed Rana, Saad Mahmood Bhatti, Warda Naseem, Hamid Mahmood

Institutions: University of Science and Technology Beijing, University of Education, National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411391444

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