The Impact of Transformational Leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behavior for the Environment in Manufacturing Industry

Saranya J Saranya J; Anbu A Anbu A

doi:10.48161/qaj.v5n1a1272

Authors

Saranya J Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India.
Anbu A Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48161/qaj.v5n1a1272

Abstract

Employees attitude towards the work environment plays a significant role in every organization. Not only the organization, all employees are responsible towards his sustainable practices at work environment, but they failed to pay attention as these practices are not included in their job description. OCBE is the primary focus of this investigation, which explores the ways in which transformational leadership may encourage a culture of sustainable development within organisations. The results of our research suggest that transformational leaders are influential in the improvement of OCBE, which in turn inspires sustainable practices and favourable environmental outcomes. These initiatives can be promoted through Transformational Leadership (TL) to enhance OCBE (Organizational Citizenship Behavior for the Environment). The primary goal of this study is to examine how TL might support OCBE in Chennai's manufacturing sector. With 208 respondents including both superior and subordinate were gathered using purposive sampling, and structural equation model (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses employing AMOS 21 software. This study suggests that organization need to implement OCBE practices in work environment motivated by the superior, to encourage the employees to incorporate such practices in organization as well.

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