The effect of involution in China society on vicious competition in the workplace --Leadership style as the mediating variable and Leadership-employee Collaboration as the moderating variable

Abstract

This paper examines the influence of social involution on workplace competition in China, emphasizing the mediating role of leadership style and the moderating role of leadership-employee collaboration. This framework provides a foundation for understanding the Chinese context's complex interplay between social involution, leadership, and vicious competition in the workplace. In the workplace, competition is a motivating and innovative driver, but escalating internal competition can lead to negative consequences, such as heightened anxiety and unethical behavior. This study explores how leadership styles and leader-employee collaboration influence and potentially mitigate the harmful effects of intense internal competition. This study highlights the importance of leadership in managing the impact of social trends and provides insights for optimizing organizational dynamics.