The Impact of Sustainable Leadership on Adopting a Green Strategy through Organizational Learning

An Exploratory Study in Higher Education Institutions in the Kurdistan Region

Abstract

 This research paper seeks to determine the purpose of this study which is to examine the role of organizational learning: Sustainable Leadership and Adoption of Green Strategy in Higher Education Institutions. Sustainable Leadership the independent variable against three dimensions (Visionary Thinking, Ethical Behavior, Stakeholder Engagement), and Green Strategy as the dependent variable against four dimensions (Waste Reduction, Energy Use Policy, Green Curriculum, Sustainability Reporting), and Organizational Learning as the Moderating Variable against three dimensions (Knowledge Acquisition, Knowledge Sharing, Adaptability) which is directly influencing Higher Education Institutions in the Kurdistan Region - Iraq. The researcher relied on the descriptive analytical approach by collecting and studying the perspectives of a sample, where the variables were investigated and the correlation and influence among the variables were tested. The represented universities and institutions where the study sample is located (883) respondents out of the total (63,800) sample individuals are used as the study field (Students, Administrative staff, Academic staff) . The hypotheses were analyzed by using the computer program (SPSS V.24) statistically. A set of key findings made in the study was that Sustainable leadership does not only have a direct and significantly positive impact on the adoption of a green strategy but also through the mediating effect of organizational learning. The research suggested some recommendations Organized and repeat mechanisms and programs should be implemented to promote collective and collaborative learning about green best practices and exchange of knowledge between colleges and departments.