Whatever it takes – Antecedents and consequences of leader bottom-line mentality

An exclusive focus on organizational results helps leaders narrow down on what is essential, but when taken too far, it may lead to ignoring anything else along the way. This bottom-line mentality (BLM), a unidimensional frame of mind prioritizing bottom-line results at the expense of other important outcomes, has been exemplified globally in recent high-profile organizational scandals. It appears that leaders who approach their work with a BLM tend to pursue these outcomes by any means necessary – even if it meant engaging in ethically problematic behaviors for personal, environmental or organizational functioning. This seminar will give an overview of current understanding around the antecedents and consequences of leader BLM and present findings from a large multi-national study.