The Role of Situational Leadership in Driving ESG and Safety Management: Evidence from the Health, Beauty, and Supplement Manufacturing Business
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This study investigates the role of situational leadership among entrepreneurs in promoting
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and workplace safety in the health,
beauty, and supplement manufacturing sector, from employees’ perspectives. Using a quantitative
design, data were collected from 400 employees in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand, via a
validated structured questionnaire (IOC = 0.80–1.00; Cronbach’s α = 0.95).
Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analyses were
employed. Results indicated that situational leadership was perceived at a high level (M = 4.21, SD
= 0.68) and positively associated with ESG and safety management outcomes (r = .684, p < .01).
Regression analysis identified internal communication (β = 0.881) and organizational
safety management (β = 0.406) as the most influential factors, while ESG initiatives showed
positive but non-significant effects, suggesting challenges in early ESG integration.
The findings highlight that adaptable leadership, transparent communication, and employee
engagement are critical for enhancing sustainability and workplace safety. This study contributes
to understanding how leadership can drive ESG alignment and safe practices in manufacturing,
offering implications for leadership development programs.
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