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    How effective are incentives in driving green behavior? Analyzing monetary and non-monetary incentives in the hospitality industry
    (Cogent OA, 2025-09-16) Dilmi, K.A; Sannasgala, S; Weerarathna, R; Rathnayake, N; Pitipanaarachchi, S.M; Dushmanthi, N; Rajapakse, V
    This study employs a cross-sectional survey of 383 Sri Lankan hospitality employees to examine the impact of monetary and non-monetary incentives on Green Employee Behavior (GEB). Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study tested relationships between incentives and workplace sustainability actions, distinguishing between in-role and extra-role behaviors. Findings show both incentive types significantly enhance GEB. Monetary rewards, explaining 36.3% variance, primarily drive compliance with green policies, whereas non-monetary rewards exert a stronger influence on voluntary, value-driven behaviors that build long-term green culture. These results highlight the complementary role of incentives: monetary rewards secure short-term adherence, while non-monetary rewards foster sustained commitment to environmental practices. The study provides practical guidance for managers and policymakers in designing dual-incentive strategies that balance immediate compliance with enduring green engagement. By integrating such schemes, hospitality firms can reduce their environmental footprint and align with broader sustainability goals. Beyond managerial implications, the study adds to the growing literature on workplace sustainability by empirically demonstrating how incentive structures distinctly shape in-role and extra-role green behaviors. This evidence emphasizes the importance of tailoring incentive programs to nurture both compliance and proactive contributions to organizational sustainability.
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    Monetary incentives and green employee behaviour in the Sri Lankan hospitality industry
    (Springer Nature, 2026-12) Dilmi, K. A; Sannasgala, S; Weerarathna, R; Rathnayake, N; Pitipanaarachchi, S.M.; Rajapakse, V; Dushmanthi,N; Peemanee, J
    One of significant contributors to the economy of the Sri Lankan economy is the hotel industry which however has its share of environmental challenges such as high consumption of energy, wastage and emission of greenhouse gases. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), this paper aims explores the impact of Monetary Incentives and Green Employee Behaviour as one of the means of promoting green behavior among employees. Adopting a quantitative research design, data was collected through the use of standardized questionnaire, which was applied on 383 Colombo hotel employees. The research attests that monetary incentives positively impact on both in-role and extra-role green behavior and confirms that monetary incentives trigger environmentally friendly work behaviour. The paper reveals the need to develop incentive systems based on the specific socio-cultural and economic realities in Sri Lanka. It also indicates in the study that monetary rewards should be implemented as part of the comprehensive Green Human Resource Management mechanism in motivating long term environmentally sound behavior. The study has implications to hotel policy and managers in that effective monetary incentive schemes can have a role to play in the sustainability of tourism and the environment in Sri Lanka. Future researchers are advised to explore the role of non-financial rewards and assess the long-term sustainability of monetary incentive programmes in fostering green behaviour.