The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism
Purpose: Based on the trait activation theory and social exchange theory, this study proposed a model of the impact of Machiavellian personality on organisational cynicism (OC) through the mediating effect of psychological contract breach (PCB) and the moderating role of leader-member exchange (LMX)...
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| author | Wu, Hao Subramaniam, Anusuiya Rahamat, Syafiqah |
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| description | Purpose: Based on the trait activation theory and social exchange theory, this study proposed a model of the impact of Machiavellian personality on organisational cynicism (OC) through the mediating effect of psychological contract breach (PCB) and the moderating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) quality in PCB and OC. Design/methodology/approach: A three-time points survey involving 264 employees from China’s hotel industry was conducted using quantitative methods. Subsequently, a structural equation model was constructed. Findings: The results revealed that Machiavellianism positively affects OC, and PCB plays a mediating role in this process. In addition, LMX quality can buffer the effect of the PCB on OC. Practical implications: The study’s findings provide another insight into the relationship between Machiavellianism, PCB and OC. Managers must pay attention to the control of PCB and the establishment of LMX quality. Originality/value: The study significantly contributes to hotel literature, as the Machiavellian personality subject has not been adequately investigated in the field to date. © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-1128742024-11-06T02:09:17Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112874/ The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism Wu, Hao Subramaniam, Anusuiya Rahamat, Syafiqah Purpose: Based on the trait activation theory and social exchange theory, this study proposed a model of the impact of Machiavellian personality on organisational cynicism (OC) through the mediating effect of psychological contract breach (PCB) and the moderating role of leader-member exchange (LMX) quality in PCB and OC. Design/methodology/approach: A three-time points survey involving 264 employees from China’s hotel industry was conducted using quantitative methods. Subsequently, a structural equation model was constructed. Findings: The results revealed that Machiavellianism positively affects OC, and PCB plays a mediating role in this process. In addition, LMX quality can buffer the effect of the PCB on OC. Practical implications: The study’s findings provide another insight into the relationship between Machiavellianism, PCB and OC. Managers must pay attention to the control of PCB and the establishment of LMX quality. Originality/value: The study significantly contributes to hotel literature, as the Machiavellian personality subject has not been adequately investigated in the field to date. © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. Emerald Publishing 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112874/1/112874.pdf Wu, Hao and Subramaniam, Anusuiya and Rahamat, Syafiqah (2024) The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism. Evidence-based HRM: a Global Forum for Empirical Scholarship. ISSN 2049-3983; eISSN: 2049-3991 https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EBHRM-07-2023-0188/full/html 10.1108/EBHRM-07-2023-0188 |
| spellingShingle | Wu, Hao Subramaniam, Anusuiya Rahamat, Syafiqah The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism |
| title | The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism |
| title_full | The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism |
| title_fullStr | The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism |
| title_short | The role of psychological contract breach and leader-member exchange quality in Machiavellianism and organisational cynicism |
| title_sort | role of psychological contract breach and leader member exchange quality in machiavellianism and organisational cynicism |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/112874/1/112874.pdf |
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