%0 Journal Article
%T A perceptual study of the impact of green practice implementation on the business functions
%A EE Smith
%A S Perks
%J Southern African Business Review
%D 2010
%I University of South Africa
%X 1This article outlines the perceptions of businesses regarding the impact of green practice implementation on the business functions. To achieve the aim of this study, an in-depth literature study and empirical research were undertaken. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 298 owners, managers and employees in businesses within the Nelson Mandela Metropole. To investigate the relationship between the independent (classifi cation data) and dependent variables (perceptions of impact on business functions), 13 null hypotheses were tested. The results revealed signifi cant relationships between these variables. It was found that the functions least impacted by green business practices are general management/human resources, purchasing/supply chain management and fi nance/information technology. Further analysis of the business functions reveals that the manufacturing/ operations, marketing/sales and distribution/logistics functions are the most impacted by green business practices. Practical guidelines are provided to assist in greening the business functions.
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