...Emi Moriuchi; Linda Hollebeek Purpose Drawing on psychological capital theory, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of cybernetic avatars (human-operated, remotely controlled robots that help physically disabled individuals participate in hospitality jobs) on their labor market...

...Osman M. Karatepe; Emmanuel Twumasi Ampofo; Taegoo Terry Kim; Seokyoun Oh Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop and test a research model that explored leader psychological capital (LPsyCap) as a predictor of follower creative performance (FCRP). The model also investigated follower job...

... and psychological capital and the moderating effects of job autonomy were also investigated to enrich understanding of ethical climate and work–family enrichment. The conceptual model was evaluated by using a quantitative–qualitative mixed-methods approach. In Study 1, survey data was collected from a sample...

... Licensed re-use rights only This paper aims to develop a research model that investigates the probable antecedents and outcomes of psychological capital (PSY-capital). More specifically, high-quality relationships (HQRs) and psychological safety (PSY-safety) are tested as the antecedents...

... organizational support (POS), psychological capital and organizational socialization and their consequent effects on interns’ intention to stay in the hotel industry. Design/methodology/approach Panel data were obtained in three waves from hotel interns from 21 upscale hotels located in 13 cities in China...

... of the three capitals. This study examines the relative effects of human capital (HC), social capital (SC) and psychological capital (PC) on hotel employees’ job performance. A sample of 417 employees from seven five-star hotels in China was recruited for the study. Both exploratory...

... also investigates the mediating role of perceived incivility and the moderating role of psychological capital (PsyCap) to address “why” and “when” employee performance is undermined. This study offers hotel managers a valuable insight to formulate effective strategies that can enhance performance...

... the prior literature on voice behavior by integrating leader secure-base support, psychological capital (PsyCap) and regulatory foci with promotive and prohibitive voices. The current research draws on the notions of the proactive motivation model and regulatory focus to provide insights into why and when...

... is ethical, transparent, open and empowering and involves subordinates in decision-making (Avolio et al., 2009 ; Walumbwa et al., 2008). Psychological capital (PsyCap) is linked to the different leadership styles, namely, TL and AL (Gooty et al., 2009 ; McMurray et al...

...Hee Jung (Annette) Kang; James Busser; Hyung-Min Choi Purpose This study aims to develop a conceptual model of service climate in hospitality, which tests its relationship with psychological capital (PsyCap), quality of work life (QWL) and turnover intention. Design/methodology/approach Data...

...Mona Bouzari; Osman M. Karatepe Psychological capital (PsyCap) is a relatively emerging personality variable in positive organizational behavior and refers to “[…] investment/development of who you are” (Luthans et al., 2005 , p. 253). Self-efficacy, hope, resilience and optimism...

...Taegoo (Terry) Kim; Osman M. Karatepe; Gyehee Lee; Seungjae Lee; Kyungsuk Hur; Cui Xijing Psychological capital (PsyCap), as a positive psychological strength, is defined as “one’s positive appraisal of circumstances and probability for success based on motivated effort and perseverance...

...Osman M. Karatepe; Georgiana Karadas Purpose – This paper aims to develop and test a conceptual model that investigates the effect of psychological capital on job, career and life satisfaction, mediated by work engagement, drawing from the conservation of resources theory and the motivational...