Definition of Terms

A Change Agent: “Is any individual or group that initiates and/or facilitates change” (Duncan 1978, p. 1022).

Attributes: Characteristics, character or personality, competence, qualities, attitudes, beliefs, convictions, and values.

Environmental Champion: “Someone who can attractively express a personal vision about environmental protection that is in tune with both industry’s needs and wider public concern.” (Menon and Menon 1997, p. 61).

Environmental Sustainability: “The use of business practices to reduce a company’s impact on the natural, physical environment” (Wheelen and Hunger 2011, p. 56).

Leadership Style: “Refers to how an individual gathers input, presents ideas, and mobilizes people, whether they are employees, ...

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