Exploring leadership and organizational culture’s impact on CSR performance through organizational behavior

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Abstract

This paper explores the relationship between organizational behavior, leadership styles, organizational culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) outcomes by synthesizing relevant academic literature and real-world case studies. The growing emphasis on CSR in the business environment has led to a greater understanding of the intricate connections between an organization’s internal processes and its capacity to deliver effective CSR initiatives. The primary objectives of this study are to identify key indicators of successful CSR initiatives, examine the role of leadership styles in driving CSR performance, and analyze the impact of organizational culture on CSR outcomes. The findings reveal that employee engagement, ethical organizational culture, and committed leadership significantly influence CSR performance, while the case studies demonstrate how organizations with strong cultures of social responsibility can achieve successful CSR initiatives and create lasting positive impacts on society and the environment. This study explores the relationships between organizational behavior, leadership, culture, and CSR performance (Aguinis & Glavas, 2012; McWilliams & Siegel, 2001), providing insights and recommendations for enhancing CSR initiatives and their societal impact. The research method applied involved a comprehensive literature review, analyzing and synthesizing academic publications and real-world case studies to explore the relationships between organizational behavior, leadership styles, culture, and CSR outcomes. By providing valuable insights and recommendations, this paper aims to guide organizations in enhancing their CSR performance and contributing to a sustainable future for all stakeholders.

Keywords: Organizational Behavior, Leadership Styles, Organizational Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), CSR Performance, Employee Engagement

Authors’ individual contribution: The Author is responsible for all the contributions to the paper according to CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) standards.

Declaration of conflicting interests: The Author declares that there is no conflict of interest.

JEL Classification: M14, M10, M12, L21, Q56

Received: 11.04.2023
Accepted: 05.12.2023
Published online: 07.12.2023

How to cite this paper: Poddar, A. K. (2023). Exploring leadership and organizational culture’s impact on CSR performance through organizational behavior [Special issue]. Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review, 7(4), 313–325. https://doi.org/10.22495/cgobrv7i4sip9