The Impact of Organisational Culture on Transportation Behaviours: An Exploratory Analysis

Abstract

By annually accommodating a growing number of students, higher education institutions contribute significantly to the daily flow of individuals. This flow exerts a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportation. Several studies have addressed promoting sustainable transportation at the individual level, while little attention has been drawn to examining the impact of organisations in this realm. This paper proposes a model of organisational influences on pro-environmental behaviours. Therefore, we thus identify a set of variables within organisations that expect to influence these behaviours. Among these variables, organisational culture appears as a major predictor. Organisational culture is a set of values, norms, beliefs, meanings and behaviours. Based on this definition, we propose to study organisational culture through measurable elements such as the organisation's values, norms and perceived practices. Additionally, we have identified variables directly influenced by organisational culture, such as leadership and organisational trust. Further variables, including personal norms and facilitating conditions, interact with the organisational culture and provide a more precise understanding of pro-environmental behaviours. This framework will be used to investigate student transportation behaviours. The results are expected to provide valuable insights for developing a culture of sustainable transportation at the organisational level.