Significant Direct Impact Research Articles

폴리텍대학 교수의 변혁적 리더십이 학생들의 학습성과에 미치는 영향에서 자기효능감의 매개 효과

This study verified the impact of the transformational leadership of professors at Korea Polytechnics in the South Chungnam region on students' learning outcomes through self-efficacy. The research model was verified using transformational leadership as the independent variable, learning outcomes as the dependent variable, and self-efficacy as the mediating variable. The results showed that transformational leadership had a direct effect on self-efficacy and learning outcomes. Self-efficacy was found to play a partial mediating role in the relationship between transformational leadership and learning outcomes. Therefore, it was confirmed that the transformational leadership of polytechnic professors had a significant direct and indirect impact on students

Determining the Phillips Curve and Okun's Law in Indonesia

This research aims to analyze the direct effect of inflation on growth, the direct effect of inflation on unemployment, the direct impact of economic growth on unemployment, and the indirect effect of inflation on unemployment through economic growth as an intervening variable. The analysis uses data from 34 provinces in Indonesia spanning the period from 2014 to 2022, utilizing Eviews for statistical processing. The Fixed Effects Model (FEM) was selected for Model 1, while the Random Effects Model (REM) was chosen for Model 2. This research found that inflation has a direct positive and significant effect on economic growth, inflation has a direct positive and significant impact on economic growth, economic growth has a direct negative and significant effect on unemployment, and indirectly, inflation has a negative and significant impact on unemployment when mediated by economic growth. The effect of inflation on unemployment, both directly and indirectly, follows the Phillips Curve, and the impact of economic growth on unemployment follows Okun's Law.

The influence of AR virtual clothing design elements on Chinese consumers’ purchase intention: Novelty, craftsmanship, trendiness, and sociability

In the context of the burgeoning digital fashion industry, this study investigates the factors influencing consumer purchase intentions for virtual garments. Through literature review, this study constructed a theoretical model comprising seven latent variables: trendiness, novelty, sociability, craftsmanship, perceived value, perceived quality, and purchase intention, the data of 347 surveys from China are analysed effectively. Results show that novelty, sociability, and craftsmanship not only have a direct positive impact on consumers’ purchase intentions but also indirectly influence purchase intentions through the mediating variables of perceived value and perceived quality. Although trendiness itself did not have a direct significant impact on purchase intention, it could indirectly affect it through perceived value and perceived quality. These insights offer valuable implications for the design and marketing strategies of virtual garment brands, aiming to better align with consumer motives in the digital fashion realm.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions at the air-water-sediment interfaces of cascade reservoirs in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau: Spatial patterns and environmental controls

The construction of cascade reservoirs can interfere with the natural hydrologic cycles of basins, causing negative environmental effects such as altering the emission patterns of the Nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas. To elucidate the impact of cascade reservoirs construction on river N2O emissions, we utilized the thin boundary model and the incubation experiments to estimate the N2O fluxes at the air-water interface and at the water-sediment interface of cascade reservoirs on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, respectively. Additionally, we explored the influence of various factors, with particular emphasis on damming, on N2O emissions and production. Moreover, we identified the main pathways of N2O production and proposed management strategies to mitigate N2O emissions from cascade reservoirs. The findings revealed that N2O fluxes at the air-water interface and the water-sediment interface were 4.73 ± 1.32 μmol m−2 · d−1 and 15.56 ± 1.98 μmol m−2 · d−1, respectively. Influenced by temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), resource substances (active nitrogen substrates and dissolved organic carbon (DOC)) and reservoir properties (scale, hydraulic retention time (HRT), reservoir age, etc.), the N2O concentration and flux exhibited notable spatial heterogeneity, gradually increasing downstream. Temperature has a significant direct impact on N2O flux, as well as indirect effects through DO and resource chemicals. Furthermore, the correlation between dissolved oxygen utilization rate (AOU) and net N2O flux (ΔN2O) indicated that N2O emissions at the water-air interface were primarily attributable to nitrification, whereas those at the water-sediment interface were predominantly driven by denitrification. These findings not only enhance our comprehension of N2O emissions at various interfaces of cascade reservoirs but also offer theoretical backing for the formulation of management strategies aimed at efficiently mitigating N2O emissions from continuously dammed rivers.

How internal listening inspires remote employee engagement: examining the mediating effects of perceived organizational support and affective organizational commitment

PurposeEven though remote work has been around for years and COVID-19 has rapidly increased its prevalence among organizations, research on remote employee engagement is limited. Informed by social exchange theory and social support theory, the purpose of the current study is to examine how internal listening, including both organizational and supervisory listening, influences remote employee engagement and the mediating role of remote employees perceived organizational supportiveness and affective organizational commitment.Design/methodology/approachUsing survey as the research method, the study recruited full-time employees who fully work remotely in the United States of America. The data were collected in early December 2021, and a total of 527 complete and valid responses were used for data analysis. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the study hypotheses.FindingsThe results showed that both organizational and supervisory listening had an indirect effect on remote employee engagement by strengthening their perceived organizational support and affective organizational commitment. Both organizational listening and supervisory listening could make remote employees feel they are supported by the organization. However, only supervisory listening had a significant direct impact on remote employees' affective commitment to the organization.Originality/valueThis study is among the first that examines the importance of listening in motivating employee engagement in the context of remote work. The findings showcase the communication functions, from the aspect of organizational and leadership listening, in inspiring the remote workforce. Moreover, this study contributes to the understanding of listening as a pivotal force in driving employees' positive emotional and relational outcomes when they work remotely.

Bad practice versus good intentions: the interdependencies of perceived governance practice and the success of corporate social responsibility activities

ABSTRACT Rationale The dual, complementary relationship between organisational governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been widely neglected in both academia and the field. This research aims to empirically test how the congruence (vs. incongruence) of CSR activities and perceived organisational governance practice affects consumer attitudes towards organisations. Methodology For this purpose, an experimental study with a one factor between-subjects design was employed using the factor of congruence vs. incongruence between perceived organisational governance practice and CSR. Respondents (N = 264) were randomly assigned to one of the two stimuli. Findings The results indicate that perceived (in)congruence between an organisation’s governance practices and CSR has a significant direct impact on the brand attitude towards the organisation. The findings also reveal that the higher the incongruence is, the greater is the perceived hypocrisy and the more negative is the brand attitude towards the organisation. Practical implications Organisations should first review and potentially optimise their governance practices before initiating CSR programmes; otherwise, they risk a negative backlash in terms of brand damage. Research contribution This study extends existing knowledge by introducing the organisational governance-CSR (in)congruence dimension and by providing empirical evidence that perceived governance practices influence CSR outcomes.

THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE ON FOOD SECURITY: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

This study examines the intricate relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI), gross domestic product (GDP), imports, international trade, and food security in Southeast Asia. Utilizing panel data from 2002 to 2022, the research employs the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to analyze the dynamic interactions among these variables. The findings indicate that FDI significantly enhances both GDP and food security, highlighting its crucial role in the region's economic development. Conversely, while imports have a positive effect on GDP, GDP does not significantly influence import levels, suggesting that imports are more driven by external factors. Additionally, international trade positively affects imports but does not have a direct significant impact on food security. These results underscore the importance of fostering FDI and trade while also emphasizing the need for comprehensive policies that bolster domestic food production and economic diversification. The study concludes with recommendations for policy measures to create a more resilient and sustainable economic environment in Southeast Asia

Beyond the Classroom: An Analysis of Internal and External Factors Related to Students’ Love of Learning and Educational Outcomes

This study explores the multifaceted factors influencing student learning motivations and educational outcomes. Utilizing a diverse student body from Franklin University Switzerland, the study emphasizes the impact of internal factors, such as the psychological state of flow and a self-reported love of learning, alongside GPA and student cohort influences like year of study, academic discipline, country of origin, and academic travel. Through a cross-sectional survey of 112 students, the study evaluates how these factors correlate with and diverge from each other and student GPAs, aiming to dissect the influences of intrinsic motivations, demographic variables, and educational experiences. Our analysis revealed significant correlations between students’ self-reported love of learning, experiences of flow, and academic performance. Conversely, academic travel did not show a significant direct impact, suggesting that while such experiences are enriching, they do not necessarily translate into a greater love of learning, flow, or higher academic achievement in the short term. However, demographic factors, particularly discipline of study and country of origin, significantly influenced the students’ love of learning, indicating varied motivational drives across different cultural and educational backgrounds. This study provides valuable insights for educational policymakers and institutions aiming to cultivate more engaging and fulfilling learning environments.

The Role of Work Facilities, Employee Engagement, and Work Ethic in Enhancing Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Factor at CV. Anugerah Tirta Persada Pangkalan Bun

This study explores the intricate relationships between work facilities, employee engagement, work ethic, job satisfaction, and employee performance within CV Anugrah Tirta Persada Pangkalan Bun. The research seeks to determine the impact of these factors on job satisfaction and how job satisfaction mediates their influence on employee performance. Utilizing a saturation sampling method, the study encompasses all 39 employees of the company. Data was collected via a comprehensive questionnaire covering respondent characteristics, work facility scale, work engagement scale, work ethic scale, job satisfaction scale, and employee performance scale, analyzed using SMARTPLS. Key findings reveal that work facilities and employee engagement do not significantly affect job satisfaction, as evidenced by p-values of 0.449 and 0.410, respectively. Conversely, work ethic significantly enhances job satisfaction with a p-value of 0.000. Job satisfaction is confirmed as a substantial predictor of employee performance (p-value 0.000). While job satisfaction significantly moderates the influence of employee engagement on performance (p-value 0.010), it does not moderate the effects of work facilities or work ethic on performance. Additionally, work ethic directly influences employee performance (p-value 0.012), while work facilities do not show a significant direct impact (p-value 0.177). These insights suggest prioritizing work ethic and employee engagement over work facilities to enhance job satisfaction and performance. The findings contribute valuable perspectives to human resource management practices, emphasizing the need for organizations to foster strong work ethics and employee engagement to boost overall performance.

Associations of vegetable and fruit intake, physical activity, and school bullying with depressive symptoms in secondary school students: the mediating role of internet addiction

BackgroundFew studies have simultaneously focused on the associations of vegetable and fruit intake, physical activity, school bullying, and Internet addiction (IA) with depressive symptoms. This study aimed to explore the direct and indirect effects of the above factors on depressive symptoms in adolescents by constructing a structural equation model (SEM).MethodsThis study was conducted in Qingdao from September to November 2021. A total of 6195 secondary school students aged 10–19 years were included in the analysis. Information on all variables was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. An SEM was constructed with depressive symptoms as the endogenous latent variable, IA as the mediating variable, and vegetable and fruit intake, physical activity, and school bullying as the exogenous latent variables. The standardized path coefficients (β) were the direct effects between the latent variables, and the indirect effects were obtained by the product of direct effects between relevant latent variables.ResultsThe median value with the interquartile range of depressive symptom scores was 7 (3,12). Vegetable and fruit intake (β=-0.100, P<0.001) and physical activity (β=-0.140, P<0.001) were directly negatively related to depressive symptoms. While school bullying (β=0.138, P<0.001) and IA (β=0.452, P<0.001) were directly positively related to depressive symptoms. IA had the greatest impact on depressive symptoms. Vegetable and fruit intake, physical activity, and school bullying could not only directly affect depressive symptoms, but also indirectly affect depressive symptoms through the mediating effect of IA, the indirect effects and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were -0.028 (-0.051, -0.007), -0.114 (-0.148, -0.089) and 0.095 (0.060, 0.157), respectively. The results of the multi-group analysis showed that the SEM we constructed still fit in boy and girl groups.ConclusionsThe results indicated that vegetable and fruit intake, physical activity, school bullying, and IA had a significant direct impact on depressive symptoms, among which IA had the greatest impact. In addition, both vegetable and fruit intake, school bullying, and physical activity indirectly affected depressive symptoms through the mediating effect of IA. The impact of IA on depressive symptoms should be given extra attention by schools and parents. This study provides a scientific and effective basis for the prevention and control of adolescent depressive symptoms.

Effect of Social Media Influencers on Consumer Brand Engagement and its Implications on Business Decision Making

The number of social media users and users accessing different social media platforms is increasing daily. For this reason, social media influencers and content marketing are increasingly important in businesses' marketing strategies. More studies on social media influencers and content marketing still need to be done since they are relatively new concepts. The research goal is to find out the impact of social media influencers and content marketing on online repurchase intention through brand trust and customer brand engagement in online shopping stores. These research findings generally found a significant positive direct impact of social media influencers and content marketing on brand trust, customer brand engagement, and online repurchase intention. The results found that content marketing was the most vital determinant of brand trust and customer brand engagement, followed by social media influencers. Additionally, brand trust is significantly influenced by customer brand engagement. Additionally, brand trust and customer brand engagement significantly and positively impacted online repurchase intention. Furthermore, social media influencers are identified as the most significant determinant of online repurchase intentions, followed by content marketing, brand trust, and customer brand engagement. The mediation analysis results revealed that customer brand engagement did not mediate the positive impact of social media influencers and content marketing on online repurchase intention. Additionally, it was found that brand trust mediates the positive impact of social media influencers and content marketing on online repurchase intentions. Future studies should continue to study social media influencers and content marketing since literature is scarce.

공공연구기관 연구자의 내부결속력, 무형식학습, 지식공유, 혁신행동 간 구조적 관계

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship among internal bonding, knowledge sharing, informal learning, and innovative behavior of public research organization researchers. To pursue it, we used the 2022 survey on human resource development in science and technology panel data and analyzed the relationship among four variables; internal bonding, knowledge sharing, informal learning, and innovative behavior through the structural equation modeling and bootstrapping. The results of the study are as follows: Firstly, we found no statistically significant direct impact of internal bonding within public research organizations on innovative behavior. Secondly, Public Research Organization Researchers’ internal bonding influenced informal learning, knowledge sharing. Thirdly, there was no statistically significant direct impact of knowledge sharing within public research organizations on innovative behavior. Additionally, it was difficult to confirm the indirect effect of knowledge sharing between internal bonding and innovation behavior. Fourthly, direct impact between informal learning and the innovative behavior of researchers in public research organizations was not significant. However, informal learning was significant indirect effect between internal bonding and their innovative behavior. Based on these findings, the study suggests several implications for practical interventions and future limitation were outlined.

Improving Employee Performance Effectiveness Strategy In Implementing Hybrid Working At Switching Service Companies

One of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on industries in Indonesia is the implementation of strict mobility restrictions, including in the IT industry. The increased demand for online services and information technology has driven development and innovation to create new ideas in the application of information technology across various fields, such as e-commerce, online learning, work from home (WFH), and others. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing employee performance and formulate strategies to improve employee performance effectiveness in the implementation of a hybrid work system in switching service companies. The study involves 83 samples using probability sampling techniques with simple random sampling. Data processing employs the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method and the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. The results show that Work Environment, Technology Infrastructure, Work Efficiency, and Intrinsic Motivation have a significant direct impact on Employee Performance, and Work Autonomy has a significant indirect impact through the Intrinsic Motivation variable on Employee Performance. However, Work Autonomy does not have a significant direct impact on Employee Performance. Several recommendations include efforts to address issues hindering performance achievement, particularly in cases where employees experience a decline in performance when the hybrid work system is implemented. To enhance employee performance, companies can take strategic steps in several crucial aspects, such as work environment, technology infrastructure, work efficiency, and intrinsic motivation.

EXPLORING THE LINK: HOW SERVICE QUALITY INFLUENCES STUDENT SATISFACTION AND FOSTERS LOYALTY IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Student loyalty has improved the sustainable development and survival rate of private universities. The quality of universities' services is an important indicator for measuring the results of private universities. This research aims to explore the mediating role of satisfaction between service quality and student loyalty. The researcher used a random sampling method to collect data from 493 responses of students in private universities in Guangxi. Using SmartPLS 4 software, the relationship between structures was analyzed using partial least squares (PLS) structural equation method. The results indicated that service quality affected student satisfaction, which in turn influenced loyalty. However, service quality had no significant direct impact on loyalty. The impact of service quality on loyalty was indirect, as mediated by satisfaction. Therefore, while improving the quality of university services, university managers should pay more attention to the improvement of student satisfaction, and continuously promote the close connection and recognition of students with colleges and universities, to stimulate and consolidate the loyalty of students.

Understanding Health-Promoting Behaviors and Influential Factors in Schizophrenia Patients.

(1) Background: People who are diagnosed with schizophrenia experience a reduced average lifespan compared to the general population. Also, approximately 85% of individuals with schizophrenia have chronic physical illnesses. Moreover, 60% of premature deaths in this population could be prevented through the adoption of health-promoting behaviors. (2) Methods: This study involved the recruitment of 220 participants from an outpatient clinic in Seoul, South Korea. Inclusion criteria comprised adults aged 19 years or older with a confirmed diagnosis of schizophrenia. Data collection occurred between 25 May 2021 and 2 August 2021, utilizing self-report questionnaires. A total of 202 responses were subjected to analysis using SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 23.0. (3) Results: The findings indicate that the final model is characterized by the following values: Normed x2 = 2.240, RMSEA = 0.079, TLI = 0.926, x2 = 562.2 (p < 0.001), AGFI = 0.830, GFI = 0.814, and CFI = 0.938. Notably, health knowledge did not exhibit a significant direct or overall impact on health-promoting behaviors. Conversely, social support and psychiatric symptoms demonstrated direct, indirect, and total effects on health promotion through an intervening variable. This study underscores the pivotal role of self-efficacy as the most influential factor affecting health-promoting behaviors in individuals with schizophrenia. (4) Conclusions: enhancing self-efficacy emerges as a crucial element in the design and implementation of intervention programs aimed at improving health-promoting behaviors in individuals with schizophrenia.

Investigating Factors Affecting the Purchase Intention in Petroleum Stations Implementing Sustainable Practices: A Pro-Environmental Behavior Approach with a Consideration of Sustainable Initiatives Knowledge

The application of sustainability practices has become one of the key drivers to gaining a favorable stand in the market. However, petroleum companies are hesitant with its implementation due to the perceived negative financial impact. This study was conducted to determine the purchase intentions of consumers from petroleum stations implementing sustainability practices by utilizing the pro-environmental planned behavior (PEPB) framework. The research utilized an online questionnaire with 400 respondents who have been a petrol station customer. The data were examined with a higher-order construct using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings showed a positive relationship between variables and revealed that economic concern, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, economic factors, and sustainable knowledge significantly influenced customers’ intention to purchase goods and services from a petrol station adopting sustainability practices, while attitude was found to have no direct significant impact on customers’ intention. The results of this study adds value to the potential increase in PEPB understanding and consumer behavior and may be beneficial for petroleum companies as the basis for managerial decisions regarding the implementation of sustainability practices or initiatives towards adopting the concept of “green stations” and consumer preferences to attract purchase intentions.

A model of barriers, drivers, government responses, recovery expectations and expected future changes in SME performance: digitalisation as a moderator

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to examine a model that combines barriers, drivers, government responses, recovery expectations, expected future changes in performance and the extent of digitalisation as a moderator in SMEs.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses exploratory causal methodologies. The study employs a quantitative methodology based on utilising an electronic questionnaire to gather the opinions of home workers and entrepreneurs in Jordan. The cross-sectional data collection approach was conducted in a single time frame, and a total of 1,179 valid questionnaires were analysed using Smart PLS along with SPSS.FindingsThe findings demonstrate that the barriers lower the expectations of recovering performance, whilst the drivers and government responses raise the expectations of both performance recovery and change in performance. Concerning digitalisation, this study discovered that firms going digital had a significant positive direct impact on expectations of performance change. This paper also found that expectations of performance change are significantly positively impacted by the interaction between drivers and digitalisation. However, the moderating influence of digitalisation on the positive impact of government responses on expectations of performance change was not verified.Practical implicationsThe study's conclusions led to the formulation of several policy recommendations aimed at easing the burden on SMEs.Originality/valueThis study adds something new to the body of knowledge on SMEs by investigating the effects of barriers, drivers and government responses on expectations of performance recovery and the expected future change in performance moderated by digitalisation.

IMPACT OF CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN THE ECONOMIC FIELD ON THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL SECURITY: FORMATION OF A MODERN APPROACH IN CASE OF JORDAN

The main purpose of the article is to develop a theoretical and methodological approach to determining the influence of criminal crime factors in the country on the level of financial security of the state. For this purpose, the key object of study is the Jordanian financial security system. The scientific task is to establish possible relationships between the level of criminalization of the economy in the country and the security of the financial sector. The research methodology involves the use of the method of correlation and regression analysis, the use of special software for working with data analysis, the F-criterion modeling method, the Hoerl model, and an abstract logical method for summarizing the research results. Conclusions about the state and trends of the Corruption Perception Index in Jordan were analyzed and made. A calculation of the level of financial security of Jordan over the past five years is presented. Based on the results of the study, it was proven that the influence of economic crime and criminal offenses in the economy as a whole have a direct significant impact on the level of quality of life of the population of Jordan and financial security in general. The urgent need for shadowization of the Jordanian economy has been proven in the context of increasing the level of its financial security, which is aimed at reducing such criminal offenses as corruption and deep shadowing due to criminal activity. It was established based on the results of calculations that an increase in the level of financial security in Jordan has a direct impact on changes in the level of quality of life of the population in the country. The study is limited by taking into account the specifics of only one country - Jordan. Future research prospects aim to address this limitation and include more Middle Eastern countries.

Enhanced evapotranspiration induced by vegetation restoration may pose water resource risks under climate change in the Yellow River Basin

Quantifying the impacts of climate change, vegetation greening and human activities (CVH) on evapotranspiration (ET), surface drought intensity (ET divided by precipitation, SDI), and vegetation available water (precipitation minus ET, VAW) would improve our understanding of water cycle processes. The Yellow River Basin (YRB) is a significant climate-sensitive region in China, resulting in an obvious spatiotemporal heterogeneity of ET, SDI, and VAW in response to driving variables. In this study, we analysed the spatiotemporal variation characteristics of ET, SDI, and VAW in the YRB from 1984 to 2018. We also quantified the direct and indirect contributions of the CVH to the changes in ET, SDI, and VAW, and revealed the influence mechanism of each link. Finally, water resource risks were assessed from a probabilistic perspective. The results indicated that vegetation greening was the primary driver of ET with an increase rate of 1.60 mm/a, which was also the most important influencing factor of SDI increase and VAW decrease. Leaf area index (LAI) and relative humidity (RH) jointly dominated the ET changes in 66 % of the YRB, temperature (Temp) dominated the SDI changes in nearly half of the basin, precipitation (Pre) and LAI jointly dominated the VAW changes in 66 % of the YRB. Temp indirectly influenced ET primarily through LAI, whereas LAI primarily influenced ET directly. Temp had a significant direct impact on SDI, while LAI mainly influenced SDI through RH and wind speed (WS). Temp exhibited the most substantial negative influence on VAW. LAI was identified as the primary factor contributing to water resource risks, with a probability reaching 0.8, while the probabilities associated with other factors inducing such risks were similar at the basin level, but disparities existed among different land use types. The findings of the study significantly enhanced our understanding of the role that the CVH played in hydrological processes, serving as a crucial foundation for achieving a balance between ecological restoration and socio-economic development in the YRB.

Is leader humor a discursive resource for predicting innovative behavior? Examining the role of pro-social motivation and personal need for structure in hospitality industry

PurposeThis research aims to extend the research on humorous leadership and the hospitality industry by using the theoretical framework of affective events theory (AET). This research aims to close this gap by recognizing that leaders' humor may inspire pro-social motivation in tourism workers and can harness the ability of employees to offer innovative ideas. The effect of leaders' humor on employees’ pro-social motivation is moderated by the personal need for structure (PNS).Design/methodology/approachA multi-source time-lagged design was employed in this research. The researchers used survey instruments to collect data from frontline employees and their immediate supervisors working in Pakistan’s two- to five-star hotels. The current study considers 279 useable responses and tested them through Hayes process macros.FindingsResults show that humorous leadership has a significant direct impact on the innovative work behavior (IWB) of hotel employees. Pro-social motivation significantly mediates the relationship between humorous leadership and IWB. Further, the PNS significantly buffers the relationship between humorous leadership and pro-social motivation.Practical implicationsFindings are vital for hotel managers to adopt a more flexible leadership style to promote the pro-social motivation and IWBs of hotel employees.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to use pro-social motivation to explain the relationship between humorous leadership and creative work behaviors. Employees' individual needs for structure have also been utilized as a novel boundary condition. The results are essential for hotel managers to adopt a more adaptable leadership style to encourage the staff’s pro-social motivation and creative work behaviors.