EFFECT OF EXPLOITATIVE LEADERSHIP ON GREEN INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR AMONG HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

This study examines the effect of exploitative leadership on green innovative behavior among hospitality employees in Pakistan. Through a field survey, the study collected data with the help of questionnaire. The population for the current study was the Managerial employees of the hospitality sector. The collected data was statistically analysed using Smart PLS Software. The findings indicate a significant and detrimental negative relationship between exploitative leadership and employees' green innovative behavior. This suggests that when employees perceive their leaders engaging in exploitative behaviors, such as power abuse and unethical practices, their propensity to exhibit green innovation diminishes. These results emphasize the critical role of leadership in shaping environmentally responsible behaviors within the workplace, highlighting the need for organizations to foster ethical and supportive leadership to promote green innovation among their employees.