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Zutshi, Ambika, Sohal, Amrik S. and Adams, Carol 2008, Environmental management system adoption by government departments/agencies, International journal of public sector management, vol. 21, no. 5, pp. 525-539.

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Title Environmental management system adoption by government departments/agencies
Author(s) Zutshi, Ambika
Sohal, Amrik S.
Adams, Carol
Journal name International journal of public sector management
Volume number 21
Issue number 5
Start page 525
End page 539
Publisher Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Place of publication Bingley, England
Publication date 2008
ISSN 0951-3558
1758-6666
Keyword(s) Australia
environmental management
government departments
Summary Purpose: – This paper seeks to examine the adoption of an environmental management system (EMS) in government departments involved in one Australian state and identify the key factors that contribute to successful adoption.

Design/methodology/approach: – Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted with environmental coordinators involved in the EMS adoption. The external consultant appointed by the Environmental Protection Authority who provided the training on behalf of the government departments was also interviewed.

Findings: – The results from the analysis shows that environmental coordinators valued the training as it enhanced their knowledge and skills. They experienced a combination of both tangible and intangible benefits. The lack of contribution and support from top management; difficulty in accessing resources; and resistance from employees were the main challenges experienced during EMS implementation. Recommendations made by the interviewees included: providing training to top management to increase their understanding of the EMS process and its benefits; selection of the right champion; provision of adequate resources; and, training of employees.

Research limitations/implications: – The findings are based on interviews conducted in only one Australian state and no follow up interviews could be undertaken to track the progress made by various departments.

Originality/value: – The findings of this paper are original as no other similar study has been undertaken in this Australian state documenting the experiences of environmental coordinators when implementing an EMS. Our findings have practical implications for public sector organisations and government departments implementing EMS.
Notes Reproduced with kind permission of the copyright owner.
Language eng
Field of Research 150312 Organisational Planning and Management
Socio Economic Objective 970115 Expanding Knowledge in Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
HERDC Research category C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal
Copyright notice ©2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30017214

Document type: Journal Article
Collections: School of Management and Marketing
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