Metrics
10 File views/ downloads
53 Record Views
Thesis
TRIPLE-BOTTOM LINE LEADERS
University of West Florida
Master of Arts (MA), University of West Florida
2010
Abstract
This study examined the topic of leadership in organizations that are at the forefront of the corporate greening movement. The study builds on existing literature by collecting quantitative data on triple-bottom line leaders (top leadership personnel of pioneering sustainability-focused organizations) as well as leaders of more traditionally run companies to further define the commonalities and differences between the two. A combination of existing and newly-developed quantitative measures was used to test hypotheses regarding the leaders' personal values, business philosophy, and leadership style. Results support the hypotheses that leaders of triple-bottom line organizations differ in their business philosophy and values set from more traditional leaders. How they relate to others, the business, and the world seems to be influenced by personal value priorities that are associated with Schwartz's (1994) self-transcendence value orientation. Results also indicate that leaders in both groups may employ a values-based, transformational leadership style. The findings in this study, above all, point to the importance personal values play in leading an authentic, purpose-driven organizational culture that is committed to the commendable endeavor of responsibly balancing three principal pillars: people, planet, and profit.
Details
- Title
- TRIPLE-BOTTOM LINE LEADERS
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Publisher
- University of West Florida
- Format
- text
- Identifiers
- 99380090855506600
- Academic Unit
- Psychology
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Master of Arts (MA)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), University of West Florida