| 2025 |
Zhou L, Liu Y, Ren L, Tian F, Zhang X, 'How does perceived organizational support promote expatriates' taking charge behavior: the roles of psychological ownership and the subsidiary support climate', CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY [C1]
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| 2025 |
Zafar H, Cheah JH, Ho JA, Suseno Y, Tian F, 'How green servant leadership influences organizational green performance? The roles of employee green creativity, voluntary pro-environmental behavior and green psychological climate', Personnel Review (2025) [C1]
Purpose: Drawing from the resource-based view and social information processing theory, this study explores the role of green servant leadership on organizational green... [more]
Purpose: Drawing from the resource-based view and social information processing theory, this study explores the role of green servant leadership on organizational green performance and the mechanisms underpinning this relationship. Design/methodology/approach: This study focuses on the textile industry in Pakistan, known as one of the most environmentally polluting sectors globally. Data were collected from 32 textile companies in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Using a purposive sampling approach, we distributed questionnaires in two phases with a two-week interval. In the first phase, 800 surveys were distributed, resulting in 457 valid responses for the second phase of data collection. Findings: Our findings shed light on the relationship between green servant leadership and organizational green performance through the mediating role of employees' green creativity, particularly in the presence of higher levels of green psychological climate. Furthermore, our study demonstrates that employees' green creativity and voluntary pro-environmental behavior sequentially mediate the relationship between green servant leadership and organizational green performance. We also found evidence for the interaction between green psychological climate and employees' green creativity in enhancing organizational green performance. The implications of these findings for both theory and practice are discussed in this study. Originality/value: This study offers a significant contribution to the literature by exploring the multifaceted drivers of organizational green performance. It integrates the roles of green servant leadership, green creativity, voluntary pro-environmental behavior and green psychological climate, presenting a holistic understanding of how leadership influences sustainability outcomes. By introducing serial mediation through employees' green creativity and voluntary pro-environmental behavior, the research provides new insight into the mechanisms underpinning these relationships. Furthermore, the inclusion of green psychological climate as a moderating factor advances theoretical discussions on contextual influences in green servant leadership. Beyond theoretical contributions, this study offers practical guidance for managers and policymakers by identifying actionable strategies to foster environmentally responsible workplace behaviors, promote innovative green practices and align organizational policies with sustainability goals.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2025 |
Yang J, Jia L, Chen Z, Tian F, Gao R, Huang Y, 'Innovating under pressure: how task crafting and fun activities shape service innovation in tourism employees', Journal of Service Theory and Practice (2025) [C1]
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| 2025 |
Wu C, Tian F, Zhou L, 'The impact of incubator network strategy on the entrepreneurial performance of start-ups: a resource bricolage perspective', INNOVATION-ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT [C1]
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| 2025 |
Zafar H, Tian F, Ho JA, Roh T, Latif B, 'Understanding voluntary pro-environmental behavior among colleagues: Roles of green crafting, psychological empowerment, and green organizational climate', BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT [C1]
A concerning surge in pollution has drawn increased attention to sustainability efforts. The lack of environmentally conscious human behavior contributes significantly ... [more]
A concerning surge in pollution has drawn increased attention to sustainability efforts. The lack of environmentally conscious human behavior contributes significantly to environmental degradation. This research explores the impact of perceived colleague support towards the environment (PCSE) as a catalyst for promoting employees' green initiatives. Underpinned by the conservation of resources (COR) theory, the study reveals a sequential chain mediation model, wherein PCSE initiates a process leading to voluntary pro-environmental behavior (VPEB) among employees, facilitated by green crafting (GC) and a supportive green organization climate (GOC). Additionally, the study examines the moderating role of psychological empowerment (PE) on the relationship between GC and GOC. Data were collected at two-wav points with a 2-week gap from the Pakistani textile sector. Results indicate that GC and GOC serially mediate the relationship between PCSE and VPEB of employees. Furthermore, the results support the mediation of GOC between PCSE and VPEB. However, the results did not support the moderating impact of PE. The study discusses important theoretical and practical implications for fostering green initiatives among employees.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2024 |
Yang J, Liu F, Huang Y, Miao H, Tian F, 'Workplace fun and employees' service innovative behavior: The role of task crafting and manager support for fun', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT, 121 (2024) [C1]
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| 2024 |
Guan S, Chao C-WF, Tian F, 'Experience intensification to purchase intentions of derivative works in service-intensive industries: An empirical study', JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES, 79 (2024) [C1]
In service-intensive industries, the main product is customer experience. Customer experience may be enhanced through the use of derivative works, a powerful marketing ... [more]
In service-intensive industries, the main product is customer experience. Customer experience may be enhanced through the use of derivative works, a powerful marketing strategy, and experience intensification. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of customer experience on the intention to purchase derivative works and the mediating effect of experience intensification. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, with 326 valid questionnaires returned. Structural equation modelling was used to test the conceptual model. The results suggest that Schmitt's five strategic experiential modules influence experience intensification and customers' intention to purchase derivative works to different degrees. Additionally, customers with a higher level of experience intensification are more likely to purchase derivative works, and, importantly, intensification strengthens the influence of customer experience on the intention to purchase derivative works. By combining tangible (derivative works) and intangible (customer experience) products and viewing the outcomes of customer experience as a series of responses, ranging from experience intensification to the intention to purchase derivative works, this paper contributes to the consumer experience literature. This study offers insights for managers to enhance the various dimensions of customer experience and optimise derivative work marketing strategies through experience intensification. This study is the first to investigate the role of derivative works in experiential marketing and the mediating role of experience intensification in the relationship between customer experience and purchase intention.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2023 |
Zhou L, Chen Z, Li J, Zhang X, Tian F, 'The influence of electronic human resource management on employee's proactive behavior: based on the job crafting perspective', Journal of Management & Organization, 29, 854-871 (2023) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2023 |
Zhang P, Chao C-WF, Chiong R, Hasan N, Aljaroodi HM, Tian F, 'Effects of in-store live stream on consumers' offline purchase intention', JOURNAL OF RETAILING AND CONSUMER SERVICES, 72 (2023) [C1]
Live stream marketing through social media has attracted the attention of digital retailing marketers in recent years. However, there is a lack of evidence in understan... [more]
Live stream marketing through social media has attracted the attention of digital retailing marketers in recent years. However, there is a lack of evidence in understanding the influence of in-store live stream on offline purchase intentions. This study aimed to investigate the influence patterns of environmental stimuli on consumers' intention to purchase offline/in-store after watching an in-store live stream session. The Stimuli-Organism-Response (SOR) model was employed as the theoretical framework, and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data from individuals who had previous experience with in-store live stream marketing. Structural equation modelling was then applied for data analysis, with a total of 234 valid responses. The findings revealed that environmental stimuli have a significant positive effect on consumers' intentions to make in-store purchases, and the attitudes towards influencers and products substantially mediate the relationship between stimuli and purchase intention. More specifically, consumer attitude towards products has a pronounced effect on whether they will make an in-store purchase. The novelty of this research lies in its investigation of the impact that live stream marketing has on offline or in-store shopping experiences. This contrasts with the majority of existing live stream studies, which focus on consumers' online shopping experiences. In addition, this study broadens the scope of the application of the SOR model to contribute to the growing body of literature on live stream marketing.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2023 |
Xu Y, Qian H, Zhang M, Tian F, Zhou L, Zhao S, 'Flexible human resource management systems and employee innovation performance in China - based on the moderated mediation effect', CHINESE MANAGEMENT STUDIES, 17, 1259-1275 (2023) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2023 |
Xie F, Zhang X, Ye J, Zhou L, Zhang W, Tian F, 'Understanding the role of customer incivility and supervisor monitoring in the relationship between customer orientation and frontline employees' emotional exhaustion', JOURNAL OF SERVICE THEORY AND PRACTICE, 33, 796-819 (2023) [C1]
Purpose: Based on the resource conservation theory, this research paper aims to evaluate the positive impact of customer orientation on frontline employees' emotio... [more]
Purpose: Based on the resource conservation theory, this research paper aims to evaluate the positive impact of customer orientation on frontline employees' emotional exhaustion and the moderating effects of customer incivility and supervisor monitoring. Design/methodology/approach: Two-wave data from 484 frontline employees in power supply business halls were analyzed. This study used AMOS 23.0, SPSS22.0 and PROCESS macro for data statistics and analysis. Findings: Our empirical research demonstrates that customer orientation has a significant positive impact on frontline employees' emotional exhaustion. At the same time, supervisor monitoring moderates the relationship between customer orientation and emotional exhaustion. The higher the interactional or observational monitoring, the stronger customer orientation's effect on frontline employees' emotional exhaustion. Moreover, a three-way interaction model exists between customer orientation, customer incivility and supervisor monitoring. Practical implications: This study yields practical implications for helping the frontline employees of service-oriented organizations alleviate multiple interpersonal workplace pressures. Originality/value: Based on resource conservation theory, this paper used a novel approach to focus on customer orientation, customer incivility and supervisor monitoring as interpersonal stressors.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2023 |
Zhou L, Huang H, Chen X, Tian F, 'Functional diversity of top management teams and firm performance in SMEs: a social network perspective', REVIEW OF MANAGERIAL SCIENCE, 17, 259-286 (2023) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2023 |
Zhang X, Ye J, Wang D, Tian F, Fu S, 'Leadership mindsets, cultural norms and organizational resilience in China: the moderating effect of supportive human resource practices', ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS REVIEW, 29, 248-265 (2023) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2022 |
Ye J, Zhang X, Zhou L, Wang D, Tian F, 'Psychological mechanism linking green human resource management to green behavior', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANPOWER, 43, 844-861 (2022) [C1]
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the psychological mechanism linking green human resource management (GHRM) to the in-role and extra-role green behavior... [more]
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the psychological mechanism linking green human resource management (GHRM) to the in-role and extra-role green behavior of new employees. Design/methodology/approach: Based on the AMO framework, the authors used three-wave survey data from 399 newcomers and 103 superiors in China. This study uses the bootstrapping approach with Mplus 7.0. Findings: The analysis shows the direct effect of GHRM on the in-role and extra-role green behavior of new employees as well as the mediating effects between perceived insider status and perceived external prestige. Originality/value: This study expands research on GHRM to the in-role and extra-role green behavior of new employees. This paper also enhances the understanding of green behaviors inside and outside the roles of new employees and provides scientific implications for the green development of organizations.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2022 |
Zafar H, Tian F, Ho JA, Zhang G, 'Environmentally specific servant leadership and voluntary pro-environmental behavior in the context of green operations: A serial mediation path', FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, 13 (2022) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2021 |
Lo MF, Tian F, Ng PML, 'Top management support and knowledge sharing: the strategic role of affiliation and trust in academic environment', JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, 25, 2161-2177 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2021 |
Zhao D, Tian F, Sun X, Zhang D, 'The Effects of Entrepreneurship on the Enterprises' Sustainable Innovation Capability in the Digital Era: The Role of Organizational Commitment, Person-Organization Value Fit, and Perceived Organizational Support', SUSTAINABILITY, 13 (2021) [C1]
The concept of entrepreneurship in the digital era has been developed rapidly in recent years, and it has a more significant impact on a company's sustainable inno... [more]
The concept of entrepreneurship in the digital era has been developed rapidly in recent years, and it has a more significant impact on a company's sustainable innovation capabilities. In the digital era, entrepreneurship has gradually become a spiritual trait of organization members and appears on all levels of an organization. This research examines the impact of entrepreneurship on a company's sustainable innovation capability in the digital era from the perspective of organizational commitment. Through a questionnaire survey, 378 valid questionnaires were collected. The results show that: entrepreneurship has a positive impact on sustainable innovation capability of enterprises; affective commitment plays a positive mediating role between entrepreneurship and enterprises' sustainable innovation capability, while continuance commitment plays a negative mediating role between entrepreneurship and enterprises' sustainable innovation capability; and perceived organizational support and person¿organization value fit play a moderating role between entrepreneurship and organizational commitment. This article emphasizes the key role of entrepreneurship on en-terprises' sustainable innovation capability and discusses the realization path of the enterprises' sustainable innovation capability from the perspective of organizational commitment.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2021 |
Yang J, Chang M, Li J, Zhou L, Tian F, Zhang J, 'Exploring the moderated mediation relationship between leader narcissism and employees' innovative behavior', CHINESE MANAGEMENT STUDIES, 15, 137-154 (2021) [C1]
Purpose: Based on the social information processing theory, the purpose of this study is to propose a conceptualized moderated mediation model for testing the linkage b... [more]
Purpose: Based on the social information processing theory, the purpose of this study is to propose a conceptualized moderated mediation model for testing the linkage between leader narcissism and employees' innovative behavior through the mediating effect of employees' cognitive dependency and the moderating effect of environmental uncertainty between employees' cognitive dependency and their innovative behavior. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, multisource data from 266 employees and their supervisors in 11 large high-tech Chinese companies were collected through a field study and an online survey. The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling and bootstrapping. Findings: The results of this study show that leader narcissism has a negative impact on employees' innovative behavior and that employees' cognitive dependency plays a mediating role between leader narcissism and employees' innovative behavior. Cognitive dependency and environmental uncertainty play moderated mediation roles between leader narcissism and employees' innovative behavior. Research limitations/implications: In the future, longitudinal research and experimental methods can be used to avoid common method bias. Further studies could allow leaders to evaluate environmental uncertainty and explore the emotional path by which leader narcissism has negative effects on followers' innovation from social information processing theory. In addition, future studies can explore cognitive dependency more deeply from the perspectives of forced obedience and active worship. Practical implications: Organizations should warn leaders to control the dark side of narcissism and minimize environmental uncertainty to reduce barriers to innovation. Originality/value: This study constructs the path of the effect of leader narcissism on employees' innovation through employees' cognitive dependency in a specific context, which enriches theoretical research on the link between leaders' traits and employees' innovative behavior. Along with the finding of leader narcissism's negative effect on employees' innovative behavior, this study explores the dark side of leader narcissism in the context of China's high-tech firms and environmental uncertainty.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2021 |
Sun X, Zhao D, Zhang D, Tian F, 'Entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation capabilities in platform enterprises: the mediating role of knowledge integration', CHINESE MANAGEMENT STUDIES, 16, 627-652 (2021) [C1]
Purpose: The concept of entrepreneurship in platform enterprises has evolved and developed. The purpose of this paper is to explore how entrepreneurship in platform ent... [more]
Purpose: The concept of entrepreneurship in platform enterprises has evolved and developed. The purpose of this paper is to explore how entrepreneurship in platform enterprises can be transformed into the sustainable innovation capability of enterprises based on knowledge integration. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopts a questionnaire survey. The research samples are mainly from well-known domestic platform enterprises, EMBA students and professional online websites, 389 valid questionnaires were collected. Findings: The results show that entrepreneurship has a positive impact on the sustainable innovation capability of platform enterprises, knowledge integration plays a partial mediating role between entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation capability of platform enterprises. Shared leadership plays a moderating role between entrepreneurship and knowledge integration and knowledge-sharing atmosphere plays a moderating role between knowledge integration and sustainable innovation capability of platform enterprises. Originality/value: This paper emphasizes the key role of entrepreneurship in platform enterprises on the sustainable innovation capability and discusses the realization path of the sustainable innovation capability of platform enterprises from the perspective of knowledge integration, which is of great significance for developing the research system of entrepreneurship and promoting the construction of sustainable innovation capability of platform enterprises.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2021 |
Zhang D, Sun X, Tian F, Zhou S, 'The impact of integrative leadership on employees' innovation performance in the context of internet-based transition: evidence from China', CHINESE MANAGEMENT STUDIES, 15, 985-1008 (2021) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2020 |
Lo MF, Tian F, 'How academic leaders facilitate knowledge sharing: A case of universities in Hong Kong', Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 41, 777-798 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2020 |
Miao S, Liu D, Ma J, Tian F, 'System dynamics modelling of mixed recycling mode based on contract: a case study of online and offline recycling of E-waste in China', MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER MODELLING OF DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS, 26, 234-252 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2020 |
Lo MF, Tian F, 'Enhancing competitive advantage in Hong Kong higher education: Linking knowledge sharing, absorptive capacity and innovation capability', Higher Education Quarterly, 74, 426-441 (2020) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2019 |
Zhou L, Li J, Liu Y, Tian F, Zhang X, Qin W, 'Exploring the relationship between leader narcissism and team creativity Evidence from R&D teams in Chinese high-technology enterprises', LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL, 40, 916-931 (2019) [C1]
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating effect of information search effort on the relationship between leader narcissism and team creativity... [more]
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediating effect of information search effort on the relationship between leader narcissism and team creativity in China based on attention theory. The paper also explores participative decision making as a moderator in the relationship between team leader narcissism and information search effort. Design/methodology/approach: Through a survey of 667 team members and their team leaders from 96 research and development teams at 23 high-tech enterprises in China with paired samples, cross-time data were collected. Confirmatory factor analysis, hierarchical regression and path analysis were adopted to analyze the data. Findings: This paper found that leader narcissism had a positive impact on team information search effort, thereby promoting team creativity, and the effect of leader narcissism on team information search effort is more positive in the context of high participation in decision making. Practical implications: Narcissism should be a noteworthy trait in manager selection and promotion especially for the departments and teams which focus on innovation and creation. And companies should pay attention to the team work processes to ensure that team members have the opportunity to participate in decision making for promoting the team leader's narcissistic "bright" side in the institutional environment and avoiding the "dark" side. Originality/value: This paper discusses how and when leader narcissism influences team creativity in Chinese high-technology enterprises based on attention theory. This research expands the application of attention theory at the team level.
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2018 |
Xue R, Zhang F, Tian F, 'A system dynamics model to evaluate effects of retailer-led recycling based on dual chains competition: A case of e-waste in China', Sustainability (Switzerland), 10, 1-18 (2018) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2018 |
Chen SY, Tian F, Zhou L, Zhao S, Zhang X, 'Visionary leadership and employee creativity in China', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANPOWER, 39, 93-105 (2018) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2018 |
Xue R, Zhang F, Tian F, Oloruntoba RO, Oloruntoba RO, Miao S, 'Dual Chains Competition under Two Recycling Modes Based on System Dynamics Method', Sustainability, 10, 1-14 (2018) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2018 |
Tian F, Liu Y, Zhao S, Li Y, Zhou L, 'The relationship between organizational identification and internal whistle-blowing: the joint moderating effects of perceived ethical climate and proactive personality', Review of Managerial Science, 12, 113-134 (2018) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2018 |
Li J, Zhou L, Zhang X, Chen Z, Tian F, 'Technological configuration capability, strategic flexibility, and organizational performance in Chinese high-tech organizations', Sustainability (Switzerland), 10, 1-17 (2018) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2017 |
Mitchell RJ, Boyle B, O'Brien R, Malik A, Tian K, Parker V, Giles M, Joyce P, Chiang V, 'Balancing cognitive diversity and mutual understanding in multidisciplinary teams', Health Care Management Review, 42, 42-52 (2017) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2014 |
Tian F, Mahmood A, 'Exploring antecedents of successful international knowledge transfer through strategic alliance: Evidence from China', Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 10 34-40 (2014) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |
| 2012 |
Tian F, Lynch D, Mardaneh K, 'Absorptive capacity in strategic alliances with Chinese firms: Implications for strategic management education', Journal of Strategic Management Education, 8, 1-16 (2012) [C1]
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Open Research Newcastle |