Unpacking Leader Bottom-Line Mentality (BLM) in Organizations: A Meta-analytic Review of Its Drivers, Consequences, Mechanisms, and Boundary Conditions

Key Points

• The review identifies main drivers of bottom-line mentality, affecting organizational performance and employee behavior.
• Key evidence shows that bottom-line mentality can lead to both positive and negative outcomes depending on specific contexts.
• Meta-analysis of existing literature highlights various mechanisms through which bottom-line mentality operates within organizations.
• Understanding bottom-line mentality's boundary conditions supports better leadership strategies in diverse organizational settings.