Purpose

The purpose of this study is to test a model on pro-sustainability orientation (PSO) among the students and comparison of the levels of PSO among the first-year and the second-year MBA/PGDM students studying in Indian higher education institutions.

Design/methodology/approach

The study comprised of quantitative analysis of PSO through a questionnaire that was distributed among MBA/PGDM students of four prominent higher education institutions in the state of Maharashtra. A total of 425 students responded to the survey. The items of this instrument included actions such as reuse, recycling, energy, conservation and so on. Likert scale was used to measure the dimensions and structural equation modelling was applied to test the PSO model.

Findings

The study revealed significant difference in the PSO among male and female students with respect to equity dimension and significant differences among the first- and second-year MBA students with respect to pro-environmental deliberations. A significant difference was found among the four institutions with respect to the pro-environmental deliberations, altruistic behaviour and affinity towards diversity. The study showed positive influence of PSO over SB. The study revealed that the students enrolled in MBA/PGDM showed positive attitude towards SD and the environment.

Practical implications

There has been a dearth of studies conducted on PSO of students enrolled in Indian higher education. This study is an attempt to show the impact of the Indian higher education on the pro-sustainable lifestyles among the students of MBA/PGDM that can provide valuable insights for the millennials of the emerging economies.

Originality/value

This study is an attempt to depict the role played by the Indian higher education institutions in the development of PSO among the students of MBA/PGDM. In order to promote sustainable development within one’s society, one needs to educate future leaders about the importance of sustainability.

中文翻译：

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印度大学提供的高等教育对学生可持续发展方向的影响

目的

本研究的目的是在印度高等教育机构学习的一年级和二年级 MBA/PGDM 学生中测试支持可持续发展方向 (PSO) 的模型，并比较 PSO 水平。

设计/方法/方法

该研究包括通过问卷对 PSO 进行定量分析，问卷分发给马哈拉施特拉邦四所著名高等教育机构的 MBA/PGDM 学生。共有 425 名学生回答了调查。该文书的项目包括再利用、回收、能源、节约等行动。使用李克特量表测量维度，并应用结构方程模型来测试 PSO 模型。

发现

该研究显示，男女学生在公平方面的 PSO 存在显着差异，而 MBA 一年级和二年级学生在环保审议方面存在显着差异。在环保审议、利他行为和对多样性的亲和力方面，四个机构之间存在显着差异。研究表明 PSO 对 SB 有积极影响。研究显示，MBA/PGDM 的学生对可持续发展和环境表现出积极的态度。

实际影响

缺乏对就读于印度高等教育的学生的 PSO 进行的研究。本研究试图展示印度高等教育对 MBA/PGDM 学生支持可持续生活方式的影响，可为新兴经济体的千禧一代提供宝贵的见解。

原创性/价值

本研究试图描绘印度高等教育机构在 MBA/PGDM 学生 PSO 发展中所扮演的角色。为了在一个社会中促进可持续发展，人们需要教育未来的领导者关于可持续发展的重要性。