A Review of Methodological Choices in Green Human Resource Management Research

Abstract

The paper presents a methodological review of Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) research published from the year 2017 to 2022. Applying content analysis with systematically selected 18 journal articles, it reviews methodological choices of empirical studies done in the field of Green HRM based on research design, methods of sampling, methods of data collection, variable measurement, validity, and reliability and methods of data analysis. Findings disclosed a variety of methodological choices utilized by researchers in Green HRM. Many of the studies followed quantitative approach with cross-sectional design. Lack of qualitative research was found in the field, and they followed grounded theory approach. Noteworthy methodological gaps were discovered that could inspirit future studies. This review fills the absence of methodological reviews done in Green HRM research and provides an increased comprehension of the methodological stances in current research. Further it provides important future directions to the methodological advancement of Green HRM research.