Muhammad Sufyan Ramish

Purpose: Based on the social exchange and conservation of resources theories, this study aims to thoroughly investigate the harmful impacts of project managers' despotic leadership on project members' citizenship behavior via knowledge sabotage behavior, while also considering the buffering role of resilience. Design/methodology/approach: To gauge the relationship, time-lagged data were gathered from two sources encompassing 282 employees and their peers. Structural equation modeling and the PROCESS macro were applied to examine our proposed hypotheses. Findings: The findings supported the negative impact of despotic leadership on project citizenship behavior, along with the mediating role of knowledge sabotage behavior. Although resilience buffered the negative effect of despotic leadership on knowledge sabotage behavior, it failed to statistically support the moderated mediation relationship about the indirect effect of despotic leadership on project citizenship behavior through knowledge sabotage behavior. Originality/value: The study is among the pioneers to examine how a Project Manager's despotic leadership indirectly influences project citizenship behavior of project team members through knowledge sabotage, while highlighting resilience as a buffering mechanism.

The present study investigates the association between anger, stress, psychological distress and mood disorders among Egyptian entrepreneurs. Approach-wise, the study is quantitative, and its cross-sectional data were collected using a questionnaire. The study’s respondents are Egyptian entrepreneurs involved in several business activities. Hence, the study concluded based on 286 valid responses. We used analysis of moment structures (AMOS) software, where we conducted path analysis to conclude the results. Consequently, the findings of the study demonstrate a positive relationship between anger with psychological distress (H1 = β = 0.458; p < 0.01) and mood depression (β = 0.367; p < 0.01). Besides, stress is positively associated with psychological distress (β = 0.417; p < 0.01) and mood depression (β = 0.462; p < 0.01). Finally, psychological distress is positively related to mood depression (β = 0.226; p < 0.01). The findings of the study assist policymakers and health practitioners in designing policies that may decrease anger and stress among entrepreneurs, which ultimately reduces psychological distress and mood depression. Moreover, psychological distress and mood depression are critical indicators of mental health, reflecting emotional suffering and impaired functioning. Finally, the study’s empirical insights significantly contribute to the domain literature.

The research evaluated how university students intend to visit local places after COVID-19 based on their attitudes and subjective norm perceptions, with perceived behavioral control as a mediator. A quantitative research design collected data from 209 university students through survey distribution, enabling structural equation modeling to study variable relationships. The research confirmed that subjective norms and attitudes strongly affect students' intentions to visit local attractions. At the same time, perceived behavioral control is a mediating variable between attitude and intention to visit. Students demonstrated an increased willingness to engage in local tourism when positive attitudes receive support through societal norms and their confidence in their ability to connect with local tourism opportunities increases. The findings have essential implications for government leaders and local businesses who must create well-aimed marketing actions and community development programs to revitalize local tourism after the pandemic. Stakeholders who align their strategies with the research findings will be better able to engage students in sustainable tourism activities. The results of this study present a novel extension of the theory of planned behaviour. This study offers a fresh perspective by demonstrating the joint influence of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on the intention to adopt local tourism among local university students. Perceived behavioral control's mediation and partial explanation of the relation between attitudes and subjective norms further add to the plan. These findings are particularly engaging in the context of post-pandemic tourism, providing a nuanced understanding of the dynamics of influence.

Brain development (BD) is an important factor. To effectively enhance BD, institutions employ digital tools, technology, and innovative digital competencies to improve students’ entrepreneurial ambitions. The present paper examines the role of digital technology in developing BD among entrepreneurial ambitions in Egypt. The study modes are quantitative and cross-sectional to collect data from the entrepreneurial aspirations of Egyptian universities where business, management, economics, and commerce students were focused. The study utilizes 312 cases to infer the results. Using the structural equation model (SEM), the results show a positive effect of technological capabilities (TCs) on technology incentives (TIs) (β = 0.126; p < 0.01); searching skills (SKS) on TIs (β = 0.078; p < 0.01); and technology usage (TU) on TIs (β = 0.256; p < 0.01). Moreover, TIs positively affect BD (β = 0.366; p < 0.01) among potential Egyptian entrepreneurs. This study will assist policymakers in enhancing technological resources and skilled talent to enhance entrepreneurs’ motivation to innovate and adopt new technologies. It will also help entrepreneurs’ BD, as they contribute to society by creating more entrepreneurial activities. Finally, the study's findings contribute to the field literature on psychology, management, business and commerce.

This study examines the effect of e-learning crack-up perception (ECUP) and fear of academic year loss (FAYL) on psychological distress (PD). The study also explores the impact of PD on students' academic performance (AP). It uses a quantitative method based on data collected from Egyptian medical university students using convenience sampling. The study utilized 313 cases to get the final results. Using path analysis through analysis of moment structures (AMOS) software, the study confirmed a positive effect of ECUP on FAYL (β = 0.061; CR = 3.069; p < 0.01) and PD (β = 0.098; CR = 2.840; p < 0.01). Moreover, the study confirmed a positive effect of FAYL on PD (β = 0.181; CR = 3.910; p < 0.01), and the path analysis demonstrates a negative impact of PD on AP (β = -0.008; CR = 0.348; p > 0.01). The study's findings assist policymakers and university authorities in reducing PD among medical students by reducing burden and pressure, reducing fear of failure, and diminishing the problems that exist during the online or e-learning process. AP should be enhanced by getting rid of PD, anxiety and stress among students, particularly that which results from and is produced during the use of e-learning and online systems. Finally, the findings of the study contribute to the literature of psychology, management, business, and medical science, specifically in terms of students' AP, PD, and mental problems.

Purpose: The objective of this research is to investigate how ethical leadership (EL) directly or indirectly impacts adaptive performance (AP) within the hospitality industry, focusing on the mediation of trust in leaders (TiL) and job crafting (JC). Design/methodology/approach: Data were gathered from 328 employees and 66 leaders across 28 hotels in central and northern areas of Pakistan using a time-lagged methodology. Structural equation modeling was applied for data analysis using SPSS and AMOS. Findings: Findings present a strong connection between EL and AP, with both TiL and JC serving as independent and sequential mediators. The study also revealed that EL is directly linked to TiL and JC. Practical implications: Findings suggest that hospitality firms should foster a culture of EL by focusing on hiring and employees’ development programs, enhancing their dynamic capabilities to adapt to the changes. Originality/value: By examining the AP of frontline employees, this study identifies new outcomes of EL within the hospitality context. Furthermore, it also contributes to the literature by exploring the novel impact of EL on AP through TiL and JC.

This study aims to establish a comparative analysis of university students on their aggressive behavior and its impact based on the economic situation, family structure, and educational performance. The primary data was collected through a questionnaire based on a Likert scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the least agreed and 5 being the most agreed statement. The questionnaire comprises 24 items that target independent variables like compensation, family structure, and educational performance. The statistical technique applied to obtain the results is multiple regressions. The research results establish that family environment contributes to the aggressive behavior of male university students. Financial situation satisfaction contributes to the aggressive behavior of 20-23-year-old university students, educational performance satisfaction impacts aggressive behavior for 28-31-year-old university students and all the variables contribute to the aggressive behaviors of 32-year-old and above-age students. In income groups less than 20k and more than 50k, aggressive behavior is not dependent on the three variables gauged. Financial dissatisfaction contributes to the aggressive behavior of 20k-30k income group students. In the income groups of 30k-40k and 40k-50k, educational performance satisfaction and financial situation dissatisfaction are the causative agents for aggression.

Purpose: Based on the conservation of resources (COR) theory, this study seeks to investigate how job embeddedness (JE) and job frustration (JF) as serial mediators linking abusive supervision (AS) to project performance (PP) in the construction industry.Design/methodology/approach: Data were gathered from 297 respondents working in six organizations involved in large-scale construction projects. The respondents were project managers, field engineers, consultants and civil engineers. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used for data analysis and hypothesis testing.Findings: The study findings indicate that JE and JF mediate AS’s impact on PP. The findings further reveal that JE and JF serially mediated the linkage between AS and PP.Originality/value: This manuscript contributes to the relevant knowledge by investigating the overlooked psychological mechanisms of JE and JF between the linkage of AS to PP. The results of this study hold significant implications for both theoretical research and management practices.

Entrepreneurs face massive challenges when attempting to create sustainable businesses in the current era. This juggling act leads to eco-anxiety and climate change anxiety, which mainly affect entrepreneurs by creating concerns and ruining creativity and progress. These issues contribute to individuals' mental health problems (MHP) and severely affect psychological well-being (PWB). With this in mind, the present study investigates the impact of eco-anxiety (EA) and climate change anxiety (CCA) on MHP and PWB among Egyptian entrepreneurs. The study applied quantitatively, gathering cross-sectional data through a survey tool. The researchers collected data using online and offline modes and a convenience sampling strategy to identify Egyptian entrepreneurs. This led to 314 valid cases from which to generate the final results. The researchers applied a structural model (SEM) using analysis of moment structures (AMOS) software to obtain the results. The results of the study unveil a positive effect of EA on MHP (β = 0.539; P < 0.01) but a negative impact on entrepreneurs' PWB (β = -0.005; P > 0.01). Moreover, the study also identifies a positive effect of CCA on MHP (β = 0.667; P < 0.01) but a negative on entrepreneurs' PWB (β = -0.033; P > 0.01). The study's findings will assist policymakers and mental health professionals in developing policies regarding reducing stress, anxiety, and fears about climate change among entrepreneurs. Moreover, the study results could support entrepreneurs in bringing creativity and vision to coping strategies for EA, strengthening their PWB, and improving their ability to sustain their businesses. Finally, the study would contribute to domain literature by adding an empirical perspective from a developing nation.