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Abstract
Despite increasing recognition that Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness significantly influences frontline hotel employees, little is known about whether, how, and under what conditions it impacts unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB). Drawing on the Conservation of Resources theory, this study investigates how and when AI awareness influences UPB among hotel employees. Utilizing two longitudinal studies—a three-wave panel survey and a two-week diary study, our findings reveal that heightened AI awareness is strongly associated with increased job insecurity, which in turn drives a rise in UPB. Notably, challenge appraisal attenuates the effect of AI awareness on job insecurity, thereby reducing UPB, while ethical leadership weakens the link between job insecurity and UPB. This study provides actionable guidance for mitigating ethical risks and sustaining employee morale in AI-integrated hospitality settings.
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The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation.
In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field.
The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.