Motivation and Leadership Styles in Women-LedOrganizations and the Triple Bottom Line

This study investigates the interplay between motivational drivers (push and pull factors) and motivational sources (intrinsic and extrinsic), ethical leadership styles (authentic, servant, spiritual), and resource allocation strategies through the lense of the triple bottom line among women entrepreneurs in Bandung, Indonesia’s fashion and textile sector. This study utilized Input-Process-Output (IPO) conceptual framework to systematically analyze the relationships between these key variables. This framework guided our investigation into how entrepreneurial motivations shape leadership styles (authentic, servant, spiritual), ultimately influencing resource allocation decisions across the triple bottom line (TBL)—economic, social, and environmental. Findings reveal a significant correlation between motivational drivers and leadership styles, with predominantly extrinsic motivations aligning with authentic leadership (prioritizing economic outcomes) and intrinsic motivations leaning towards servant or spiritual leadership (emphasizing social or environmental sustainability, respectively). While a strong alignment emerged, deviations highlighted the complexity of these relationships and contextual influences. The study offers valuable insights for policymakers and researchers interested in supporting sustainable and inclusive entrepreneurship within the fashion industry and beyond.