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Transformational leadership and environmental commitment in supply chain relationships: the mediating effect of perceived fairness

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  • Sean P. Goffnett

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Supply chain leaders can experience resistance when advancing initiatives supporting economic, social, or environmental dimensions of corporate social responsibility, particularly when benefits to the firm, its partners, or society are difficult to quantify. A growing body of literature calls for additional research that explores leadership and environmental commitment in supply chains. This study examines direct and indirect relationships between supply chain leadership and environmental commitment. Data from 103 supply chain representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises was analysed using partial least squares path modelling. Results showed transformational leadership had a direct influence on fairness in dealings and on environmental commitment. In addition, fairness between supply chain members was found to mediate the relationship between transformational leadership and environmental commitment. While leadership is necessary to advance broader vision and strategy, fairness can assist in furthering common initiatives, specifically environmental commitment. By integrating resources and capabilities in a fair manner, supply chains can advance critical dimensions of sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

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  • Sean P. Goffnett, 2018. "Transformational leadership and environmental commitment in supply chain relationships: the mediating effect of perceived fairness," International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 12(1/2), pages 118-142.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijisma:v:12:y:2018:i:1/2:p:118-142
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    1. Jianqi Qiao & Suicheng Li & Antonio Capaldo, 2022. "Green supply chain management, supplier environmental commitment, and the roles of supplier perceived relationship attractiveness and justice. A moderated moderation analysis," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 31(7), pages 3523-3541, November.
    2. Centobelli, Piera & Cerchione, Roberto & Esposito, Emilio & Passaro, Renato & Shashi,, 2021. "Determinants of the transition towards circular economy in SMEs: A sustainable supply chain management perspective," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 242(C).
    3. Baofeng Huo & Kedi Wang & Yanming Zhang, 2021. "The impact of leadership on supply chain green strategy alignment and operational performance," Operations Management Research, Springer, vol. 14(1), pages 152-165, June.

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