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Chain Coordinators’ Leadership Styles and Coordination Effectiveness: Selected Agrifood Chains of UK Importers

Akhtar, Pervaiz, Marr, Norman, Garnevska, Elena (2013) Chain Coordinators’ Leadership Styles and Coordination Effectiveness: Selected Agrifood Chains of UK Importers. In: Global Conference on Business and Finance Proceedings. 8 (1). pp. 95-102. Institute for Business and Finance Research (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:75473)

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Abstract

The application of suitable leadership styles and consideration of certain dimensions (operational and social outcomes) are pivotal tools for chain coordinators (CEOs, managing directors and head of

departments) to achieve coordination success. The linkages are scrutinized by applying structural equation modeling to the data collected from UK’s selected agri-food supply chains (dairy, meat, apples,

onions and wine). The findings suggest that chain coordinators’ participative leadership style is significantly correlated with the effectiveness of supply chain coordination (operational, social and

financial performance). Moreover, operational (service and product quality) and social (satisfaction with/trust in supply chain partners) outcomes are found to be important determinants of financial

performance. This empirical investigation enhances the understanding of chain coordinators and thus contributes to determine best practices for modern agri-food supply chains.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Proceeding)
Uncontrolled keywords: Chain coordinators, leadership styles, agri-food chains, UK, SEM
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Depositing User: Pervaiz Akhtar
Date Deposited: 19 Jul 2019 15:46 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2021 14:06 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/75473 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Akhtar, Pervaiz.

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