Sooksan Kantrabutra, Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof.

Specializations: Visionary/transformational leadership, sustainable enterprises, organizational competitiveness, sustainable leadership.

Sooksan Kantabutra completed his Ph.D. at Macquarie Graduate School of Management in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, trained by Professor Gayle C. Avery, a world renowned leadership scholar.  Prior to joining CMMU in 2002, Dr. Kantabutra worked with a global consulting firm where he advised multinational corporations on leadership and change for several years, after graduating with an MBA from McCallum Graduate School of Business in Greater Boston, Massachusetts, the USA.  Having been educated in three continents and worked in a multinational corporate setting, Dr. Kantabutra brings a global perspective and experience into his research, teaching and consulting at CMMU.  Internationally, Dr. Kantabutra has been an International Research Fellow of Institute for Sustainable Leadership in Australia and Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change, Hong Kong Institute of Education in China.

 

As a recipient of Mahidol University's Most Internationally Cited Researcher Award, Dr. Kantabutra's significant contribution to the field of strategy and leadership is a theory of organizational vision that bridges the gap among the prevailing vision-based leadership theories.  His research has been adopted by practitioners and extended by researchers throughout the world.  Along with those of the world's most prominent international scholars of leadership, Dr. Kantabutra's research report, entitled What Do We Know About Vision?, has been reprinted in a textbook, Leading Organizations: Perspectives for A New Era, launched worldwide in 2010 by Sage Publications.  More recently, he is named by Emerald Publishing Group in the UK Highly Commended Paper Award Winners for his vision and sustainable leadership research reports at Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2011 and 2012, and by the World Human Resource Development Congress 2012 the Outstanding Leadership Award Winner for his leadership and contribution to the field.

Sooksan Kantabutra has reviewed manuscripts for publication in high-quality international journals, including Group and Organization Management, Leadership, International Journal of Organizational Analysis, and Leadership and Organization Development Journal.  He serves as a founding Editorial Board member for Thailand HR Journal and an Editorial Advisory Board member for Emerald's Journal of Global Responsibility.  He has also reviewed grants for the National Research Council of Thailand and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the UK's leading agency for research funding and training in economic and social sciences.

 As a researcher, Dr. Kantabutra has worked with such national and international organizations as The Thai Chamber of Commerce, Office of The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), The Crown Property Bureau, The Commision on Higher Education, Office of The Royal Development Projects Board, Asian Productivity Organization and The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).  At present, Dr. Kantabutra is a Project Director of Thailand Research Fund to develop Sufficiency Economy Business Standard (SEBS) for use by Office of The Royal Development Projects Board.  He has so far attracted approximately 15 million baht of grants from within Thailand and overseas, including the prestigious Royal Golden Jubilee-Ph.D. grants.

In terms of teaching, Dr. Kantabutra has taught at Thailand's principal institutions such as the National Defence College of Thailand, the Capital Market Academy and the Thai Institute of Directors.  He believes research excellence and top class education go hand in hand.  The first of its kind in the nation, Dr. Kantabutra, along with his colleagues, has published a research-based textbook, entitled Sufficiency Economy Leadership Practices, with Thailand Research Fund, intended for use by business school instructors around the country who wish to teach the application of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's philosophy of Sufficiency Economy in business. His pioneering research on the royal philosophy of Sufficiency Economy in business organizations has informed policies and practices of numerous businesses in Thailand today.

At present, Dr. Kantabutra is a member of Board of Directors for Center for the Study of Sufficiency Economy, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), and sits on several national committees, including the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand's, to promote His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's philosophy of Sufficiency Economy in the Thai business sector. 		 

Kantrabutra, Sooksan

 Research Area: Management
 Phone: 022062000 #2015
 Location: 13th Floor MU Building

Publications

    Article

  • Kantrabutra, S. (2021). Exploring Relationships among Sustainability Organizational Culture Components at a Leading Asian Industrial Conglomerate. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(4), Article number 1733.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Punnakitikasem, P. (2020). Exploring the process toward corporate sustainability at a Thai SME. Sustainability (Switzerland), 12(21), Article number 9204.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Ketprapakorn, N. (2020). Toward a theory of corporate sustainability: A theoretical integration and exploration. Journal of Cleaner Production, 270, 122292.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2020). Toward An Organizational Theory of Sustainability Vision. Sustainability (Switzerland), 12(3), Article number 1125.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2019). People management for sustainable SMEs. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 28(4), 438-456.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2019). Exploring a Thai ‘sufficiency’ approach to corporate sustainability. International Journal of Business Excellence, 18(1), 1-21.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2019). Achieving Corporate Sustainability: Toward a Practical Theory. Sustainability (Switzerland), 11(15), Article number 4155.[More]
  • Ketprapakorn, N. & Kantrabutra, S. (2019). Sustainable Social Enterprise Model: Relationships and Consequences. Sustainability (Switzerland), 11(14), Article number 3772.[More]
  • Ketprapakorn, N. & Kantrabutra, S. (2019). Culture development for sustainable SMEs: Toward a behavioral theory. Sustainability (Switzerland), 11(9), Article number 2629.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2017). A Thai Rhineland Leadership Model: In Search for Corporate Sustainability Model for Asia. International Journal of Business Excellence, 13(1), 16-40.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2017). Exploring the Corporate Sustainability Process: A Thai Perspective. International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 22(2), 170-189.[More]
  • Winit, W. & Kantrabutra, S. (2017). Sustaining Thai SMEs through perceived benefits and hapiness. Management Research Review, 40(5), 556-577.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Thepha-Aphiraks, T. (2016). Sustainable leadership and consequences at Thailand's Kasikornbank. International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 11(2), 253-273.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2014). Sustainable leadership at Thai President Foods. International Journal of business, 19(2), 152-172.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2014). Visionary leadership at a Thai apparel manufacturer: Surprising evidence?. International Journal of Business Excellence, 7(2), 168-187.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2014). Measuring Corporate Sustainability: A Thai Approach. Measuring Business Excellence, 18(2), 73 - 88.[More]
  • Somboonpakorn, A. & Kantrabutra, 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), 384 - 416.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Suriyankietkaew, S. (2013). Sustainable leadership: Rhineland practices at a Thai small enterprise. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 19(1), 77-94.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Saratun, M. (2013). Sustainable leadership: Honeybee practices at Thailand's oldest university. International Journal of Educational Management, 27(4), 356 - 376.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, 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.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Avery, G. C. (2013). Sustainable leadership: Honeybee practices at a leading Asian industrial conglomerate. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 5(1), 36-56.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, 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.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Suriyankietkaew, S. (2012). Examining relationships between organic leadership and corporate sustainability: A proposed model. Journal of Applied Business Research, 28(1), 67-80.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2012). Putting Rhineland principles into practice in Thailand: Sustainable leadership at Bathroom Design Company. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 31(5), 6-19.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2012). Vision-based leadership at Southeast Asia's leading service enterprise: Etic or Emic?. Journal of applied business research, 28(5), 837-850.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2011). Sustainable Leadership In A Thai Healthcare Services Provider. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 24(1), 67-80.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2011). Examining Store Manager Effects In Consumer And Staff Satisfaction: Evidence From Thailand. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 18(1), 46-57.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Saratun, M. (2011). Identifying Vision Realization Factors At A Thai State Enterprise. Management Research Review, 34(9), 996-1017.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Avery, G. C. (2010). The Power Of Vision: Statements That Resonate. Journal of Business Strategy, 31(1), 37-45.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2010). Vision Effects: A Critical Gap In Educational Leadership Research. International Journal of Educational Management, 24(5), 376-390.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2010). Negative Vision Effect In Thai Retail Stores. Singapore Management Review, 32(1).[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Vmolratana, P. (2009). Vision-Based Leadership: Relationships And Consequences In Thai And Australian Retail Stores. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 1(2), 165-188.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, 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.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2009). Toward A Behavioral Theory Of Vision In Organizational Settings. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 30(4), 319-337.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2008). What Do We Know About Vision?. Journal of Applied Business Research, 24(2), 127-138.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2008). Vision Effects In Thai Retail Stores: Practical Implications. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 36(4), 323-342.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2008). Vision-Based Leadership: The Answer To The Fast Changing Retail Context In Thailand?. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 6(2), 59-71.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Avery, G. C. (2007). Vision Effects In Customer And Staff Satisfaction: Empirical Investigation. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 28(3), 209-229.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Avery, G. C. (2007). A Quest For Effectiveness Vision: Evidence From Australia. International Business and Economics Research Journal, 6(10), 1-12.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Avery, G. C. (2006). Follower Effects In The Visionary Process. Journal of Business and Economics Research, 4(5), 57-66.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2006). Relating Vision-Based Leadership To Sustainable Business Performance: A Thai Perspective. Kravis Leadership Institute Leadership Review, 6, 37-53.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2006). Improving Public School Performance Through Vision-Based Leadership. Asia Pacific Education Review, 6(2), 124-136.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, 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.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2005). Improving Public School Performance Through Vision-Based Leadership. Asia Pacific Education Review, 6, 124-136.[More]

    • Book

  • Kantrabutra, S. (2018). The Siam Cement Group: Winning All the Way with Sufficiency. Joyboy Advertising Company.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Winit, W. (2016). The Sufficiency Economy in action at Nithi Foods. Allen & Unwin.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2016). From philosophy to business practice. Allen & Unwin.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Avery, G. C. (2011). The Power of Vision: Statements That Resonate. New York : McGraw-Hill.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2011). Diagnosing Leadership in Global Organisations: Theories, Tools and Cases. Melbourne, Australia : Tilde University Press.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. (2010). Leading Organizations Perspectives for a New Era Second Edition. Thousand Oaks, California.[More]
  • Hallinger, P., Snidvongs, K., Shannon, R., Ractham, V. & Kantrabutra, S. (2007). Preparing Managers For Action: A Problem-based Approach. Dordrecht, The Netherlands : Springer.[More]

    • Proceedings

  • Kantrabutra, S. (2012). Visioning for Corporate Sustainability: A Leadership Model_1, Italy, The 7th Institute for Sustainable Leadership Symposium.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Suriyankietkaew, S. (2012). Sustainable leadership at Thai President Foods, Bangkok, Thailand, The 4th HR conference.[More]
  • Siemenhuner, T. & Kantrabutra, S. (2012). Sustainable leadership at a leading sanitary ware manufacturer, Bangkok, Thailand, The 4th HR conference.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Siemenhuner, T. (2011). Predicting Corporate Sustainability: A Thai Approach, number 6, Bacelona, Spain, 2011 Bacelona European Academic Conference.[More]
  • Kantrabutra, S. & Suriyankietkaew, S. (2011). Examining Relationships Between Organic Leadership And Corporate Sustainability: A Proposed Model, Bacelona, Spain, 2011 Barcelona European Academic Conference.[More]