Integrative leadership for effective supply chain implementation: An empirical study of Korean firms

In spite of the plentiful literature on the role of leadership in general, the role of integrative leadership as a critical implementation mechanism for supply chain has been rarely explored. Based on the literature review, this study presents a research model that defines integrative leadership gro...

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Published in:International journal of production economics 2012-09, Vol.139 (1), p.237-246
Main Authors: Youn, Sunhee, (Mark) Yang, Ma Ga, Hong, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chief executive officers
Empirical study
Goal congruence
Integrative leadership
Leadership
Mathematical models
Operations research
Studies
Supply chain implementation
Supply chain management
Supply chains
Synergistic information flow
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Summary:In spite of the plentiful literature on the role of leadership in general, the role of integrative leadership as a critical implementation mechanism for supply chain has been rarely explored. Based on the literature review, this study presents a research model that defines integrative leadership grounded in goal congruence theory. Integrative leadership indicates that the extent to which three senior leaderships – Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Supply Chain Officer (SCO) – are congruent with the common goal of supply chain will lead to better supply chain implementation outcomes. Specifically, effective supply chain implementation outcomes are achieved through synergistic information flows enabled by integrative leadership. Structural Equation Model (SmartPLS) is used to test the hypothesized relationships through the use of empirical data of Korean 142 firms. The empirical results provide managerial insight on the impact of integrative leadership on intangible, value-based, and qualitative supply chain management performance goals. Future research issues are discussed as well.
ISSN:0925-5273
1873-7579
DOI:10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.04.013