The impact of regulation on private security industry dynamics

Abstract

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Employees' perceptions of responsible leadership in private security: a mediation model

“…indicating the sector's intense employment opportunities (S ¸ims ¸ek and Kara, 2017). This study illuminates the dynamics of the "private security industry," a sector that little quantitative research has analyzed (Scheerlinck et al, 2020). Garc ıa-Buades et al (2015) noted that police officers who perceive a supportive work environment with clear rules show higher levels of perceived performance.…”

“…This implication is a significant issue for the security industry. Moreover, Scheerlinck et al (2020) recently called attention to the need to control "corrupt" behavior in private security and to encourage employees to behave more professionally; the sector's dynamics must change. This study has several implications for practice in this area.…”

“…Recent research calls for further investigation of RL, as little is known about antecedents and consequences of this style in many industries (Huertas-Valdivia et al, 2022;Pathak and Jha, 2023). To our knowledge, no prior research has investigated this nascent style in laborintensive private security, where adherence to rules and responsible behaviors is critical (Scheerlinck et al, 2020). Waldman et al (2020) recommend investigating organizational factors affecting leader responsibility, especially from an "ethical" perspective.…”

“…, 2022; Pathak and Jha, 2023). To our knowledge, no prior research has investigated this nascent style in labor-intensive private security, where adherence to rules and responsible behaviors is critical (Scheerlinck et al. , 2020).…”

A failure to impose control: PRIVATE SECURITY AND THE MEXICAN STATE

“…The literature on private security regulations tends to be centered on the Global North, providing rich insights about the political process and motives behind the crea tion of or resistance to regulations (Bure 2015;Smith;White 2014;White, 2010;Zedner 2006), the type and qua lity of regulations in individual countries (Button, 2011;Hemmens et al, 2001;McCrie, 2017;Crichlow, 2017) and comparatively across countries (Button, 2012;Stiernstedt, 2017;Stiernstedt, 2018;Leloup;White, 2021;Sarre, 2008;White, 2014;Scheerlinck et al, 2020a;Scheerlinck et al, 2020b;Waard, 1999), as well as the best practices and regulatory frameworks for the industry (Button et al, 2019;George, 2006;Sarre, 2008).…”