Workplace Sustainability in Emerging Economies: A Comprehensive Evidence from Malaysia
Abstract
Corporate sustainability in business practices expected to improve several strategic issues. Besides other, it has an important role in improving workplace sustainability. The current study investigated the level of workplace sustainability practices in Malaysian Public Listed Companies (PLCs). An index of 16 workplace sustainability practices developed on the basis of global reporting initiatives (GRI) framework. Based on the index, a content analysis of the annual reports of PLCs carried out for three years from 2011-2013. The findings revealed that most of the sample firms are not properly practicing workplace sustainability and thus its level is thin in the country. Among others, this low level increases the probability of workplace related conflicts, dissatisfaction, poor productivity and accidents at the workplace. The findings have important insights for the various stakeholders of the country. The study not only contributes to the literature but also provides guidance for regulators and policy makers to make the Malaysian workplaces more sustainable.References
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