This article conceptualizes a new area for social marketing practitioners by focusing on individual behavior change that might occur within organizations. Organization-Based Social Marketing (OBSM) draws from organization change theory and internal marketing theory, while maintaining social marketing’s focus on beneficial behavior modification. The article argues that as such, OBSM represents a viable approach for organizations seeking to address the increasing demand for change strategies that promote proenvironmental behavior among their employees
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Papakosmas, M. Franks., Noble, G. & Glynn, J. (2012). Organization-based social marketing: An alternative approach for organizations adopting sustainable business practices. Social Marketing Quarterly, 18 (2), 87-97.