PUBLIC POLICY GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Abstract

This study examines how public policy governance influences sustainable workplace development, considering the mediating role of inclusive leadership and the moderating role of sustainable project management practices. Drawing on Public Governance Theory, the research adopts a quantitative, cross-sectional design and collects survey data from professionals involved in public sector infrastructure projects. Data were analyzed using SPSS and SmartPLS to assess measurement and structural models. The findings reveal that public policy governance positively influences inclusive leadership and sustainable workplace development. Inclusive leadership partially mediates this relationship, while sustainable project management practices strengthen the governance–sustainability link. The results emphasize the importance of integrating institutional frameworks with leadership and operational systems to achieve sustainable workplace outcomes. The study contributes to governance and leadership literature by offering an integrated model that explains sustainability in public sector project environments.