Trickle-down incivility in healthcare: a self-control perspective on supervisor-to-nurse incivility

Dr Bilal Ahmed is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences at The Superior University Lahore, Pakistan. He received his PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), PR China, where his research emphasized governance, leadership dynamics, and public sector transformation. His academic interests include organizational behavior, strategic management, leadership, and innovation, with relevance to both government settings and private enterprises. Dr Ahmed's work aims to enhance leadership practice and overall institutional effectiveness.

Dr Hussain Tariq is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management and Marketing at La Trobe Business School, Melbourne, Australia. Prior to joining La Trobe University, he served as an Assistant Professor of Management at KFUPM Business School, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. in Management from the School of Management at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), Hefei, China, under the prestigious CAS-TWAS Fellowship. Dr Tariq has published in leading academic journals, including Human Relations, Applied Psychology, International Journal of Hospitality Management, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Journal of Knowledge Management, Business Ethics: A European Review, Employee Relations, Journal of Service Theory and Practice, and Personnel Review, among others. His research focuses on understanding the roots of destructive leadership behaviors, as well as the structures and practices that enhance teamwork and collective motivation within organizations.

Dr Minhajul Islam Ukil is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Management and Marketing, KFUPM Business School (KBS), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He obtained a PhD in Entrepreneurship from The University of Adelaide (Australia). Prior to his present appointment, Dr Minhaj held academic positions at BRAC University (Bangladesh) and The University of Adelaide (Australia). His research interest includes (social) entrepreneurship and organizational behavior with particular focus on emotions, entrepreneurial intentions, employee empowerment and well-being. His research appeared in several reputed journals including Society and Business Review, Journal of Social Entrepreneurship and Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development.

Tayyaba Iqbal, currently serving as an Admin Officer at Common Management Unit for TB, AIDS and Malaria under Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in Islamabad. She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) from NUST Business School, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. Her coursework and research projects delved into various aspects of HRM, Leadership including Ambivalence, organizational development, and employee relations.