Satabdi Hazarika, Yanji Duan, Tingting Yan, John A. Aloysius
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Firms face increased scrutiny from both governments and consumers about socially responsible practices. Firms may address social issues in their supply chains by selecting socially responsible suppliers—a decision heavily influenced by the preferences of purchasing managers. Although prior research provides empirical evidence that this decision is affected by different stakeholders, these results are usually at the firm level and do not reveal how a purchasing manager forms their preference toward socially responsible suppliers. This study, using social projection theory and a behavioral experiment with supply chain managers, studies the influence of purchasing managers' perception of top management beliefs (PTMB) on socially responsible sourcing intentions (SRSS). Purchasing managers' internal values (ISI) strongly shape their PTMB, both directly and indirectly influencing purchasing managers' SRSS, while external stakeholder pressures from suppliers and customers (EPSP) impact SRSS indirectly through PTMB. Regulatory pressure (RP), however, shows no effect on PTMB. A post hoc analysis reveals that purchasing managers with high ISI favored sustainable suppliers, even when organizational priorities indicated by top management action (TMA) are not about socially responsible sourcing. Our findings provide a nomological network explaining a manager's responsible sourcing decisions and provide guidance for firms to enhance their responsible sourcing.
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Supply chain management and logistics processes play a crucial role in the success of businesses, both in terms of operations, strategy, and finances. To gain a deep understanding of these processes, it is essential to explore academic literature such as The Journal of Business Logistics. This journal serves as a scholarly platform for sharing original ideas, research findings, and effective strategies in the field of logistics and supply chain management. By providing innovative insights and research-driven knowledge, it equips organizations with the necessary tools to navigate the ever-changing business environment.