...Zhining Wang; Fengya Chen; Shaohan Cai; Yuhang Chen Purpose Based on the approach/inhibition theory of power, this study explores the relationship between sense of power and exploitative leadership. We particularly examine the role of self-interest as a mediator and the role of ambition at work...

... Self-interest is an action that is only undertaken for the purpose of achieving personal tangible (e.g. salary, paid time off, insurance costs and promotion) and/or intangible (e.g. mastery, autonomy, status, development opportunities) benefits (Cropanzano et al. , 2005). Scholars suggest...

... to other forms of humor. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Humour Self‐interest Transformational leadership Vignette Leadership A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done (Dwight D. Eisenhower). The power of humor...