Effects and Challenges with Implementation of Green Management in Public Sector Institutions in the Bono Region of Ghana

The push to adopt and implement green management in the business world has attracted global attention due its impact on the work environment. The main purpose of the study was to assess the effects and challenges associated with the adoption and implementation of green management among public sector institutions in the Bono region. A mixed-method was employed with a descriptive design to recruit participants through the use of stratified sampling technique. The quantitative data was collected using a 5-point Likert scale while a semi-structured interview guide was used to collect the qualitative data. After using SPSS version 23 software and thematic content technique to analyse the quantitative and qualitative data, the results showed that implementation of green management contributes to reduce energy consumption, improve waste generation and management, improve financial efficiency and enhance corporate image in public sector institutions. On the other hand, inadequate financial resources, lack of management support, inadequate knowledge and capacity building were found as the main challenges associated with the implementation of green management in public sector institutions. Based on the findings, the study concludes that the adoption and implementation of green management has positive effects on public sector institution but is faced with challenges.