AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH

Assignment

Submitted By :
1.Tasfia Tamanna Moumi

ID:23-92907-1 Khan,

2. Jaed Al Nabian

ID: 23-92845-1

3. Nusrat Anzum Prithy

ID: 22-92708-3

4. Lubaba, Nafisa 

ID: 23-92910-1

Course : HRM (MBA)

Section : C
Submitted To : Dr. Rezbin Nahar
Submission Date : February 24, 2023

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Exercise 3:
Answer to The Question No: B

HR Functional Area Possible Green Initiatives Potential Benefit(s)

and Policies

Recruitment and Staffing  Promote the use of video  Attract

interviews to reduce environmentally
travel and associated conscious job
emissions. seekers who value
 Encourage the use of sustainable practices.
public transportation or  Reduce the
carpooling for staff environmental
commuting to work. impact of staff
commuting.

Orientation  Include environmental  Increase employee

sustainability as part of engagement and
the orientation program commitment to
for new employees. sustainability.
 Provide information on  Increase awareness
the University’s green of the University’s
initiatives and policies green initiatives and
during the orientation policies.
process.

Compensation and Benefits  Offer incentives to  Improve employee

employees who choose satisfaction and well-
to use public being by promoting
transportation, carpool, alternative
or bike to work. commuting options.
 Offer telecommuting  Reduce the
options to employees environmental
who can perform their impact of
duties from home, commuting.
reducing the need for
commuting.

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Work Practices and  Encourage the use of  Reduce waste and
Policies electronic energy consumption,
communication and leading to cost
document sharing to savings for the
reduce paper usage. University.
 Implement a recycling  Improve the
program for paper, University’s
plastics, and other environmental
materials. sustainability and
 Install energy-efficient reputation.
lighting and equipment
to reduce electricity
consumption.
 Reduce the use of
disposable products such
as cups, plates, and
utensils by encouraging
employees to bring their
own reusable items.

Performance Management  Set sustainability goals  Encourage

& Reward Systems for employees and employees to
include them in their contribute to the
performance evaluations. University’s
 Recognize and reward sustainability efforts.
employees who take  Improve employee
initiative in engagement and job
implementing green satisfaction.
practices and improving
sustainability.

Employee Cafeteria  Offer vegetarian and  Promote healthy and

locally sourced food sustainable food
options to reduce the choices.
environmental impact of  Reduce waste and
food production and improve the
transportation. University’s
 Use eco-friendly environmental
materials for packaging sustainability.
and utensils.
Employee Communications  Use electronic  Foster a culture of

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 communication to reduce sustainability and
paper usage. encourage employee
 Encourage employees to participation in
share green ideas and sustainability
success stories through initiatives.
an internal  Improve
communication platform. communication
efficiency and reduce
paper usage.

Answer to The Question No: D

As an AI language model, I can provide some insights and suggestions for the exercise
"Developing Environmentally Friendly HR Policies at City University." Here are some
possible ideas and answers to the questions posed in the exercise:

HR's role in building a greener organization:

HR plays a critical role in promoting and supporting sustainability goals in an organization.

HR can initiate and implement environmentally friendly policies and practices in various HR
functions such as recruitment, training, employee engagement, benefits, and facilities
management. For example, HR can promote sustainable commuting options, reduce waste
and energy consumption, and encourage employee participation in green initiatives.

Potential benefits of green initiatives in attracting and retaining talent:

Green initiatives can improve an organization's reputation as a socially responsible and

environmentally conscious employer, which can attract and retain top talent who value
sustainability and ethics. Employees who feel aligned with an organization's values and
mission are more likely to be engaged, productive, and committed to their work.
Additionally, green initiatives can lead to cost savings, improved efficiency, and regulatory
compliance, which can benefit the organization as a whole.

Developing an overall strategy for 'greening' the HR function:

Andrea can start by conducting an environmental audit of the HR function to identify areas of
improvement and opportunities for green initiatives. Then, she can develop an action plan
that aligns with the university's sustainability goals and involves key stakeholders, such as
senior management, employees, and external partners. The action plan should include
specific goals, timelines, and metrics for measuring progress and success. Andrea can also
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communicate the green initiatives and their benefits to employees, solicit feedback and ideas,
and celebrate successes to foster a culture of sustainability in the organization. Finally,
Andrea should evaluate the effectiveness of the green initiatives regularly and adjust the
strategy as needed to ensure continuous improvement and impact.

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