Leading by example: understanding the trickle-down effect of voluntary green behavior in the workplace

IF 3.1 4区 管理学 Q2 MANAGEMENT
Jincen Xiao, Yan Yan, Baifan Li, Shuang Liu
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Abstract

Purpose

Drawing on the framework of the trickle-down effect and social learning theory, this study aims to examine how and when leaders' voluntary green behavior (VGB) stimulates that of employees.

Design/methodology/approach

This study conducted a time-lagged multisource field survey. The final sample consisted of 417 employees matched to 67 leaders. The unconflated multilevel modeling (MLM) approach was employed.

Findings

A social learning mechanism underlies the trickle-down effect of leaders' VGB, which involves observation and imitation. The green role model influence serves as a mediator of these two processes. Moreover, leader-member exchange (LMX) moderates the strength of the social learning mechanism.

Practical implications

Leaders can gain useful insights of how to promote employees' VGB and are further inspired to reflect on the managerial philosophy of leading by example.

Originality/value

This study contributes to workplace green behavior literature by examining the trickle-down effect of leader VGB and uncovering a social learning mechanism. This study also offers promising directions for leadership research concerning about role modeling.

以身作则:了解工作场所自愿绿色行为的涓滴效应
目的本研究在涓滴效应和社会学习理论的框架下,旨在研究领导者的自愿绿色行为(VGB)如何以及何时激发员工的自愿绿色行为。最终样本由 417 名员工和 67 名领导者组成。研究结果社会学习机制是领导者的 VGB 产生涓滴效应的基础,其中包括观察和模仿。绿色榜样的影响是这两个过程的中介。此外,领导者与成员之间的交流(LMX)调节了社会学习机制的强度。原创性/价值本研究通过考察领导者 VGB 的涓滴效应和揭示社会学习机制,为工作场所绿色行为文献做出了贡献。本研究还为有关榜样作用的领导力研究提供了有前景的方向。
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CiteScore
5.50
自引率
6.20%
发文量
26
期刊介绍: ■Communication and its influence on action ■Developments in leadership styles ■How managers achieve success ■How work design affects job motivation ■Influences on managerial priorities and time allocation ■Managing conflicts ■The decision-making process in Eastern and Western business cultures
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