The Systematic literature review critically synthesizes recent advances in responsible leadership (RL) research using an integrative framework that combines the core elements of leadership theory – Motive, Mode, and Mindset (MMM) – with Antecedents, Decisions, and Outcomes (ADO). It conceptualizes responsible leadership as a distinct leadership paradigm and highlights its influence at the individual (micro), team (meso), and organizational and societal (macro) levels. The review maps the intellectual landscape of RL research by identifying key trends, clarifying definitional boundaries, and distinguishing RL from related leadership theories. Furthermore, it examines core characteristics, moderating factors, and causal mechanisms that strengthen the relationship between responsible leadership and long-term organizational outcomes. Finally, the study proposes an integrative framework, illustrative propositions, and future research directions, offering a structured agenda for advancing responsible leadership scholarship.
Research on responsible leadership has surged in importance amid today’s business landscape, where organizations face intense scrutiny from diverse stakeholders. This approach weaves ethical judgment, accountability, and long-term value creation into every management function. In marketing, it bolsters consumer trust, brand integrity, and reputation through transparent communication, ethical advertising, and sustainable practices – prioritizing enduring customer bonds over fleeting profits. In finance, responsible leadership champions robust governance, honest reporting, prudent risk management, and ESG-aligned investments, curbing opportunism while boosting investor confidence. In human resources, it cultivates inclusive workplaces via fair hiring, supportive performance systems, employee wellness initiatives, and retention strategies that foster trust and commitment. Economically, it drives sustainable growth by harmonizing efficiency with equity, tackling externalities, and syncing business goals with societal good. In operations and supply chains, Ultimately, studying responsible leadership reveals how ethical, accountable practices fuel sustainable performance, stakeholder loyalty, and societal benefits across functions – equipping leaders to thrive in complexity and generate shared value.
Aligning academia and the corporate world on responsible leadership bridges theoretical insights with practical application, fostering ethical decision-making in business. This collaboration leverages academics’ research rigor – like your work on e-commerce trust – to address corporate challenges in ESG, sustainability, and stakeholder accountability.
Recognizing this immediate concern to address the efficacy and ethical contingency, the International Research Seminar 2026 will be dedicated to the theme: ‘Responsible Leadership – Shaping Future Leaders for Ethical Decision Making, with emphasis on ethical sourcing, resource optimization, quality standards, and eco-friendly practices, building resilience and compliance for lasting excellence. This seminar brings together educators, business leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how ethics and profitability can coexist and reinforce each other. Through dialogue and collaboration, the seminar aims to inspire a new generation of leaders to balance organizational excellence with social responsibility, contributing to a more ethical, sustainable, and value-driven future.
The International Research Seminar invites extended abstracts of empirical and conceptual research papers or case studies based on the following sub-themes:
- Ethical Branding
- Sustainable Marketing
- Transparent Advertising
- Socially Responsible Products
- Responsible Financial Management
- Ethical Investments
- Corporate Governance
- Ethical Risk Management
- Employee Well-being Leadership
- Ethical Talent Development
- Fair Performance Appraisals
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Green Operations
- Ethical Procurement
- Quality & Safety Leadership
- Ethical Economic Policy
- Inclusive Growth
- Responsible CSR
- Profit with Public Interest
The electronic version of the extended abstract should be sent to:
tanusree.chakraborty@globsyn.edu.in
sabyasachi.dasgupta@globsyn.edu.in
abhijit.biswas@globsyn.edu.in
Acceptance of the abstract implies that at least one of the authors will attend the seminar and present the paper.
Title Page
Title of the abstract, name of author(s), affiliations, addresses (postal and email), contact number, sub-theme of the seminar and 3-4 keywords should be included. For a multi-authored article, corresponding author’s name should be clearly indicated.
Second Page
It contains the title and the content of the extended abstract. The second page onwards, the extended abstract should be completely anonymous for blind review.
Footnotes
It should be used as sparingly as possible and must be identified in the text by consecutive numbers placed as superscript.
Tables and Figures
It should be kept within the text and numbered consecutively. Tables should be titled at the top and figures captioned below. No table or figure included in the extended abstract should be left unreferenced in the text.
References
It should be in accordance with APA format.
Length
The extended abstract should not exceed 2000 words (including references). The extended abstract should be written in Times New Roman font with size 12 and line spacing of 1.5, with 1 inch margins on all four sides of the A4 size paper.
The author(s) should provide the declaration that the paper submitted by him/her has neither been submitted for publication nor published elsewhere in any print/electronic form. If copyrighted materials are used, the author should give proper references.
International Seminar Benefits
Best Paper Award
The organizers will award Best Paper Award to the author(s) of a paper of exceptional merit. The award is conferred only if the author/s has/have attended the seminar.
Publishing Opportunities
All extended abstracts will be blind-reviewed and have the opportunity to get published in seminar proceedings with ISBN.
Plagiarism
International Seminar maintains high standard of ethicality and expects no plagiarized content to be submitted as part of the abstract. Any plagiarized work will be considered disqualified for the seminar.
Important Dates
| Code | Description | Deadlines |
| A | Paper submission deadline (Extended Abstract within 1000–1500 words) |
27.01.2026 |
| B | Acceptance Notification | 29.01.2026 |
| C | Last date of Registration | 02.02.2026 |
| D | Date of Research Seminar (Paper Presentation in hybrid mode) | 06.02.2026 |
| E | Top five papers to be presented again in Globsyn Business School, Amtala Campus (Physical Presentation) | 07.02.2026 |
| F | Announcement of best three Research Papers | 07.02.2026 |
Registration Fees
Basic Registration fee includes Digital seminar proceedings with ISBN & Digital Certificate, networking opportunity with national and international scholars, free entry into an academic round table with reputed academicians with opportunities to ask questions, free entry into a corporate round table addressing issues relevant to current times with opportunities to ask questions to the panelists.
| Sl. No. | Description | Fees |
| 1 | Academicians | Rs. 750 |
| 2 | Research Scholars | Rs. 500 |
| 3 | Corporate Participants | Rs. 1000 |
| 4 | Students (PG/UG) | Rs. 250 |
* All fields are mandatory
Correspondence Details
Dr. Tanusree Chakraborty
Mobile: +91 9051802856
Email: tanusree.chakraborty@globsyn.edu.in
Dr. Sabyasachi Dasgupta
Mobile: +91 83089 46369
Email: sabyasachi.dasgupta@globsyn.edu.in
Prof. Abhijit Biswas
Mobile: +91 98311 03252
Email: abhijit.biswas@globsyn.edu.in