With Mahidol University since 2003, Sooksan Kantabutra has been researching for ways to ensure organizational sustainability. Prior to this, he was a consultant for a global consulting firm, advising clients from a whole range of industries on leadership and change. His contributions to the pre-dominantly empirical field of sustainable development include four proposed theories: theory of organizational vision, theory of corporate sustainability, theory of organizational resilience, and theory of sustainability organizational culture. These internationally recognized theories are deeply rooted in King Rama IX of Thailand’s philosophy of Sufficiency Economy.
Guiding the development of the field, his theories and their associated research have informed research studies and are classroom materials at leading universities around the world, including America’s Ivy League universities, the UK’s Russell Group universities and Australia’s Group of Eight universities, and policies and practices at key development organizations globally such as the OECD, WHO, UNDP, World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) and the Stockholm Environment Institute. Given his contributions to the field, he has consistently been identified by other scholars in their reports among the top in the global sustainable development field. Kantabutra has also been included in the lists of Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists and ScholarGPS™ Top 0.05% Scholars.
His research interests include sustainable leadership, sustainable enterprise, sustainability organizational culture, sustainable social enterprise, organizational resilience and theory building. He has successfully supervised doctoral students in these areas.
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- Kantabutra, S. and Ketprapakorn, N. (2020). Toward a theory of corporate sustainability: A theoretical integration and exploration. Journal of Cleaner Production, 122292. (SJR Q1, ISI IF = 6.39)
- Kantabutra, S. (2020). Toward an organizational theory of sustainability vision. Sustainability, 12, 1125. (SJR Q2, ISI IF = 2.59)
- Kantabutra, S. (2019). Achieving corporate sustainability: Toward a practical theory. Sustainability, 11, 4155.(SJR Q2, ISI IF = 2.59)
- Ketprapakorn, N. and Kantabutra. S. (2019). Sustainable social enterprise model: Relationships and consequences. Sustainability, 11, 3772. (SJR Q2, ISI IF = 2.59)
- Ketprapakorn, N. and Kantabutra, S. (2019). Culture development for sustainable SMEs: Toward a behavioral theory. Sustainability, 11, 2629. (SJR Q2, ISI IF = 2.59)
- Kantabutra, S. (2016). A Thai Rhineland leadership model: in search for corporate sustainability model for Asia. International Journal of Business Excellence, forthcoming.
- Kantabutra, S. (2016). Exploring the corporate sustainability process: a Thai perspective. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, forthcoming.
- Kantabutra, S. & Thepa-Apiraks, T. (2016). Sustainable leadership and consequences at Thailand's Kasikornbank. International Journal of Businesss Innovation and Research, 11(2), 253-273.
- Kantabutra, S. (2014). Measuring corporate sustainability: A Thai approach. Measuring Business Excellence, 18(2), 73-88.
- Somboonpakorn, A. & Kantabutra, S. (2014). Shared leadership and shared vision as predictors for team learning process, synergy and effectiveness in healthcare industry. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 16(4), 348-416.
- Kantabutra, S. (2014). Sustainable leadership at Thai President Foods. International Journal of Business, 19(2), 152-172.
- Kantabutra, S. (2014). Visionary leadership at a Thai apparel manufacturer: Surprising evidence. International Journal of Business Excellence, 7(2), 168-187.
- Kantabutra, S.& Rungruang, P. (2013). Perceived vision-based leadership effects on staff satisfaction and commitment at a Thai energy provider. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 5(2), 157-178. (*Highly Commended Paper Award Winner at Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013)
- Kantabutra, S.Sustainable leadership: Honeybee practices at a leading Asian industrial conglomerate.Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 5(1), 36-56.
- Kantabutra, S. & Suriyankietkaew, S. (2013). Sustainable leadership: Rhineland practices at a Thai small enterprise. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 19(1), 77-94.
- Kantabutra, S. & Saratun, M. (2013). Sustainable leadership: Honeybee practices at Thailand's oldest university. International Journal of Educational Management, 27(4), 356-376.
- Kantabutra, S. (2012). Sweet success beyond the triple bottom line: Honeybee practices lead to sustainable leadership at Thailand’s True Corp.Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 32(1), 22-39.
- Kantabutra, S. (2012). Putting Rhineland principles into practice in Thailand: Sustainable leadership at Bathroom Design company.Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 31(5), 6-19.
- Kantabutra, S. (2012). Vision-based leadership at Southeast Asia's leading service enterprise: Etic or emic? Journal of Applied Business Research, 28(5), 837-850.
- Kantabutra, S. (2012). Relating shared vision components to Thai public school performance. Journal of Applied Business Research, 28(6), 1159-1170.
- Kantabutra, S. & Suriyankietkaew, S. (2012). Examining relationships between organic leadership and corporate sustainability: A proposed model. Journal of Applied Business Research, 28(1), 1-14.
- Kantabutra, S. & Siebenhüner, T. (2011). Predicting corporate sustainability: A Thai approach. Journal of Applied Business Research, 27(6),123-134.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2011). Sustainable leadership at Siam Cement Group. Journal of Business Strategy, 32(4), 32-41.
- Kantabutra, S. & Saratun, M. (2011). Identifying vision realization factors at a Thai state enterprise. Management Research Review, 34(9), 996-1017.
- Kantabutra, S. (2011). Examining store manager effects in consumer and staff satisfaction: Evidence from Thailand. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 18(1), 46-57.
- Kantabutra, S. (2011). Sustainable leadership in a Thai healthcare services provider. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 24(1), 67-80. (*Highly Commended Paper Award Winner at Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2012)
- Kantabutra, S. & Vimolratana, P. (2010). Vision-based leaders and their followers in retail stores: Relationships and consequences in Australia Journal of Applied Business Research, 26(6), 123-134.
- Kantabutra, S. (2010). Vision effects: A critical gap in educational leadership research. International Journal of Educational Management, 24(5), 376-390. (*Highly Commended Paper Award Winner at Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2011)
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2010). The power of vision: Statements that resonate. Journal of Business Strategy, 31(1), 37-45.
- Kantabutra, S. (2010). Negative vision effect in Thai retail stores. Singapore Management Review, 32(1), 1-27.
- Kantabutra, S. & Vimolratana, P. (2009). Vision-based leadership: Relationships and consequences in Thai and Australian retail stores. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 1(2), 165-188.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2009). Shared vision in customer and staff satisfaction: Relationships and their consequences. Journal of Applied Business Research, 25(4), 9-22.
- Kantabutra, S. (2009). Toward a behavioral theory of vision in organizational settings. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 30(4), 319-337.
- Kantabutra, S. (2008). Vision effects in Thai retail stores: Practical implications. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, 36(4), 323-342.
- Kantabutra, S. (2008). What do we know about vision? Journal of Applied Business Research, 24(2), 127-138.
- Kantabutra, S. (2008). Vision-based leadership: The answer to the fast changing retail industry in Thailand? Problems and Perspectives in Management, 6(2), 59-71.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2007). A quest for effective Vision: Evidence from Australia. International Business and Economics Research Journal, 6(10), 1-12.
- Kantabutra, S. (2007). Identifying vision realization factors in apparel stores: Empirical evidence from Australia. International Journal of Business, 12(4), 445-460.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2007). Vision effects in customer and staff satisfaction: An empirical investigation. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 28(3), 209-229.
- Kantabutra, S. (2006). Leader and follower factors in customer and employee satisfaction: It takes two to tango. Journal of Applied Business Research, 22(4), 33-45.
- Kantabutra, S. (2006). Relating vision-based leadership to sustainable business performance: A Thai perspective. Leadership Review, 6(Spring), 37-53.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2006). Follower effects in the visionary leadership process. Journal of Business and Economics Research, 4(5), 57-65.
- Kantabutra, S. (2005). Improving public school performance through vision-based leadership. Asia Pacific Education Review, 6(2), 124-136.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2005). Essence of shared vision: Empirical investigation. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management, 5, 1-28.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2003) Investingating relationships between vision components and hospital performance: Proposed model. International Business and Economics Research Journal, 2(1), 1-8.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2002) Proposed model for investigating relationships between vision components and business unit performance. Journal of Management and Organization, 8(2), 22-39.
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- Kantabutra, S. (2013). Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: A Thai Approach to Sustainable Enterprises. In G.C. Avery & B. Hughes (Eds.), Fresh Thoughts in Sustainable Leadership, Melbourne, Australia: Tilde University Press.
- Kantabutra, S. (2011). Kasikornbank: Ahead of the Field in Thailand. In G.C. Avery & H. Bergsteiner (Eds.), Diagnosing Leadership in Global Organisations, Melbourne, Australia: Tilde University Press.
- Kantabutra, S. (2011). Sa Paper Preservation House: Innovation and People Lead the Way. In G.C. Avery & H. Bergsteiner (Eds.), Diagnosing Leadership in Global Organisations, Melbourne, Australia: Tilde University Press.
- Kantabutra, S. & Avery, G.C. (2011) The Power of Vision: Statements That Resonate. In A.A. Thompson Jr., A. J. Strickland III & J.E. Gamble (Eds.), Crafting and Executing Strategy: Concepts and Readings, New York, New York: McGraw-Hill.
- สุขสรรค์ กันตะบุตร (2555) การวิจัยเพื่อขับเคลื่อนปรัชญาของเศรษฐกิจพอเพียงในภาคธุรกิจ. ใน อภิชัย พันธเสน (บรรณาธิการ), เหลียวหลังเพื่อการขับเคลื่อนเศรษฐกิจพอเพียงในทศวรรษหน้า (2556-2565), กรุงเทพฯ: สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการวิจัย.
สุขสรรค์ กันตะบุตร (2554) ทฤษฎีเศรษฐกิจพอเพียงในองค์กรธุรกิจ:องค์ความรู้และแนวทางในการปฏิบัติเพื่อองค์กรที่ยั่งยืน กรุงเทพ ฯ: ศูนย์ศึกษาเศรษฐกิจพอเพียง, สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์.
- สุขสรรค์ กันตะบุตร วิชิตา รักธรรม ณัฐสิทธิ์ เกิดศรี กฤตินี ณัฏฐวุฒิสิทธิ์ พรเกษม กันตามระ และธันยามัย เจียรกุล (2553) การพัฒนาแนวทางปฏิบัติในการดำเนินธุรกิจอย่างยั่งยืนตามปรัชญาของเศรษฐกิจพอเพียง กรุงเทพ ฯ: สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการวิจัย.
- สุขสรรค์ กันตะบุตร (2553) ทฤษฎีเศรษฐกิจพอเพียงในองค์กรธุรกิจ การบริหารทรัพยากรบุคคลตามหลักปรัชญาเศรษฐกิจพอเพียง, กรุงเทพ ฯ: สมาคมการจัดการงานบุคคลแห่งประเทศไทย.
- สุขสรรค์ กันตะบุตร (2553) เศรษฐกิจพอเพียงในองค์กรธุรกิจเพื่อความยั่งยืน กรุงเทพ ฯ: โรงพิมพ์มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์.
- Kantabutra, S. (2010) What Do We Know About Vision? In G.R. Hickman (Ed.), Leading Organizations: Perspectives for a New Era, Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.
- Kantabutra, S. (2007). Reorganizing for Competitiveness. In P. Hallinger & E.M. Bridges (Eds.), Preparing Managers For Action: A Problem-based Approach, Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.