Thesis (MSc) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Engineering Management Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 61-71)

ABSTRACT
It has become increasingly common for manufacturers or producers to use new
technology and techniques, together with effective supply chain management, to gain
a long-term competitive advantage. Technology, innovation, and globalization have
all increased the level of competitiveness for firms in recent years. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) should be examined and analysed on a country-by-country
basis to identify the differences and similarities in their green manufacturing strategies.
The study examined the impact of adopting green technology on the environmental
performance of manufacturing companies in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The objective was to explore the effect of internal and external motivation on the
environmental performance of manufacturing companies in the Turkish Republic of
Northern Cyprus. The study used questionnaires to collect data from 65 manufacturing
companies in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The study found a positive relationship between environmental performance and the
internal motivation for using green technology, the external motivation for using green
technology, the education level, the number of employees at the companies, and the
work experience of the workers. The study also found that the educational attainment
of workers and employees' working experience are statistically significant, but internal
motivation and the number of employees is not statistically significant good for the
environment because it would reduce the negative effects of human activities.
The study would help manufacturing companies in the Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus to adopt green technology since it helps to minimize the negative impact of
human activities on the environment.
Keywords: Awareness, Environmental Impact, Green Technology, Manufacturing
Companies, Northern Cyprus