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Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101891 Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa Mashele, Faith ichelp@gibs.co.za Matlala, Lebogang UCTD Responsible Leadership Sustainable Supply Chains Multi-Tier Management Resource-Based View (RBV) Strategic Sustainability Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2024. Global supply chain disruptions have intensified the need for MNCs, particularly in developing economies such as South Africa, to consider balancing regulatory pressures with long-term sustainable practices. The research examined the intersection of environmental, social, and regulatory pressures and how responsible leaders in MNCs could balance these demands while achieving a long-term competitive advantage and fostering ethical, sustainable supply chains. The research approach used was inductive to develop patterns and themes based on the qualitative data collected. Data was collected from twelve interview participants focused on six elements of sustainable leadership practices. The defined questions gave flexibility in elaborating on the responses while providing depth and richness. Ten themes emerged from the study, showing how leaders in supply chain management address sustainability issues in procurement and supplier relations and overcome barriers to operations and sustainability. Participant responses underlined the need to incorporate sustainability into an organisation's critical processes, where managers should help advance sustainable initiatives supported by KPIs, decision-making tools, and supplier relationships. Moreover, the findings of this research study underscore that responsible leadership is crucial for long-term success at multi-tiers of supply relationships. Similarly, leaders who strategically adopt ethics, teamwork, and sustainability are better prepared to navigate socioeconomic and environmental dynamics in the business environment. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG-17:Partnerships for the goals 2025-04-08T08:04:11Z 2025-04-08T08:04:11Z 2025-05-05 2024-11 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101891 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Responsible Leadership Sustainable Supply Chains Multi-Tier Management Resource-Based View (RBV) Strategic Sustainability Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa |
| title | Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa |
| title_full | Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa |
| title_short | Responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in South Africa |
| title_sort | responsible leadership as an enabler for sustainability in the supply chain network for multinationals in south africa |
| topic | UCTD Responsible Leadership Sustainable Supply Chains Multi-Tier Management Resource-Based View (RBV) Strategic Sustainability |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101891 |