{"title":"Unveiling the hidden costs of AI in hospitality industry: The adverse effect of algorithmic human resources management (AHRM) on stress, wellbeing, and commitment","authors":"Sunanda Nayak , Pawan Budhwar , Ashish Malik","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104206","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104206","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Emerging evidence of the impact of algorithmic HRM (AHRM) indicates the positive implications of immersive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic management on an organization’s socio-technical systems, stimulating the need to explore its adverse effects on the workforce and organizations in particular in hospitality industries. One such under-researched topic is stress well-being and the commitment of HR practitioners when organizations implement AI interventions, such as AHRM, a channel to augment HR-related decisions and automate HRM activities in organizations. This research investigates how implementing AI interventions such as AHRM, affects HR employees adversely. Analysing insights from 55 in-depth interviews of HR practitioners from eight hospitality industries in India, we present qualitative evidenceof the key research findings. The findings point to an adverse impact of AI-based AHRM interventions on stress (acts as a direct response), well-being (as an outcome of prolonged exposure), and commitment (as a long-term effect) of employees in organizations. This research primarily advances scholarship on the dark side of technological interpolations, such as AI interventions in the HRM function. Implications for theory and practice are also discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104206"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A comparative systematic review of empirical research into workplace friendship: Hospitality versus non-hospitality contexts","authors":"Anh Minh (Jessica) Bui, Dan Zhu, Peter B. Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Friendship is a fundamental pillar of human existence, shaping both personal and professional lives. While extensive research has highlighted these benefits across various industries, their implications within the hospitality sector remain unexamined. Furthermore, existing studies are fragmented and lack theoretical coherence and continuity, which limits their applicability for scholars and practitioners. This study systematically reviewed 112 empirical studies (including 38 focused on hospitality) sourced from six major academic databases. Findings reveal a strong regional bias in existing research, a scarcity of qualitative studies, and a predominant focus on the positive effects of workplace friendship, with limited attention to potential downsides such as favoritism, conflict, and emotional strain. By synthesizing insights across hospitality and non-hospitality contexts, this study proposes four strategic recommendations to guide future research and inform managerial practices, equipping hospitality organizations with evidence-based strategies to foster productive workplace relationships while mitigating risks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104209"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143783212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heyao Yu , Yoko M. Negoro , Michael J. Tews , Xiaoyan Chen , Ziang Zhang
{"title":"Coping with perceived overqualification: The effect of coping strategies on employee outcomes in the hospitality industry","authors":"Heyao Yu , Yoko M. Negoro , Michael J. Tews , Xiaoyan Chen , Ziang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104208","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104208","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Perceived overqualification is more common than ever among hospitality employees due to workforce shifts and characteristics of hospitality jobs. While previous research suggests that perceived overqualification leads to person-job fit directly, we argue that how employees cope with perceived overqualification can largely influence their perceptions of person-job fit. Drawing on the transaction theory of stress and coping, the current study developed and tested a multi-level moderated mediation model to understand the underlying coping mechanisms between perceived overqualification and person-job fit. Although the total effect of perceived overqualification on person-job fit was negative, the indirect effects of perceived overqualification and person-job fit through coping strategies were different. In addition, organization-level procedural justice moderated the effects of perceived overqualification on the choice of coping tactics. Lastly, only needs-supplies fit was negatively associated with turnover intentions. These results highlight the active role of employees in managing perceived overqualification and provide guidance for hospitality managers to mitigate the negative effects of employees’ perceived overqualification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104208"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143777112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Breaking the mold: Is there a gender stereotype when robot service failures happen?","authors":"Hui Jiang , Fang Meng , Xiaonan Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104210","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104210","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The application of service robots has been reshaping service practices and experiences in the hospitality and tourism industry. It is common for robots to be assigned human-specific characteristics (either humanlike or non-humanlike) and gender-specific traits (either feminine or masculine). Three experimental studies were conducted to explore how robot human-likeness and robot gender influence customers’ emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral responses in different service failure scenarios. The results suggest that customers have more negative attitudinal and emotional responses, whereas less negative behavioral response toward humanoid robots (with apparent feminine features) compared to non-humanoid robots (with masculine features), leading to the generation of spurious loyalty when service failure happens. This is mediated by customer affection induced by the service robots. The findings provide valuable insights into the design and implementation of robots in hospitality and tourism services to meet customer expectations, dimmish the potential risks, and enhance customer experiences.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104210"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"My coworkers tell me they are paid more than me! The I-EDM model perspective on time theft behaviors","authors":"Pengfei Zhao , Lingyan Hu , Fangxuan (Sam) Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104211","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104211","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although the sharing of salary information between co-workers in the hospitality and tourism industry is common practice, the impact that higher-salaried coworkers’ pay-information-sharing has on employee time theft is unknown. Based on the integrated ethical decision-making (I-EDM) model, three experiments were conducted to investigate whether and why employees might increase time theft. The findings reveal that higher-salaried co-workers’ pay-information-sharing positively impacts employee time theft. The perceived organizational exploitation and perceived relationship conflict with co-workers play mediating roles. Prosocial motivation moderates the relationships mentioned above. This research offers practical suggestions to reduce the negative consequences produced when higher-salaried coworkers’ pay-information-sharing occurs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104211"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143739641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What makes a review voted? A mixed-method analysis of review content and voter characteristics","authors":"Yuqiu Wang , Maoxin (Molson) Han , Kai Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104207","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104207","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To alleviate information overload in review forums, travel platforms have employed the voting mechanism, which induces two outcomes (i.e., review and helpfulness votes). Although previous hospitality research has discussed the determinants of helpfulness votes, relatively limited studies have focused on review votes. Motivated by the difference between helpfulness and review votes, this study aims to confirm the moderating effect of review length on the relationship between rating extremity (i.e., the difference between review rating and average rating) and review votes and differentiates this interplay for positive and negative rating extremity. Additionally, we aim to discuss the effect of psychological distance (proxied by temporal and spatial distance) between reviewers and voters. Conducting an econometric analysis (Study 1), a deep learning analysis (Study 2), and an online experiment (Study 3), we first confirm the interplay between rating extremity and review length on review votes. Then, we suggest that this interplay is insignificant (negative) for positive (negative) rating extremity. Finally, the positive influence of temporal and spatial distance on review votes is also confirmed. This study not only contributes to the antecedents of review votes literature but also beneficial for platforms guide user attention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104207"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143734868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Climate perceptions for underrepresented leaders: Influencing service employees' proactive behaviors through psychological safety and knowledge sharing","authors":"Huy Gip (Robert) , Michelle Russen , Priyanko Guchait","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104204","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Much of the diversity research in hospitality and tourism has focused on employee representation and management practices, but little attention has been paid to the role of inclusion among diverse leaders. This study investigates how employees’ perceptions of an inclusive climate for leadership diversity (<em>PICLD</em>) impact their psychological safety, knowledge sharing, and proactive work behaviors. A sample of 182 hospitality and tourism employees was analyzed using PLS-SEM, revealing that <em>PICLD</em> positively influences psychological safety and knowledge sharing, which, in turn, impacts proactive work behaviors. The study provides both theoretical and practical implications, enriching literature on antecedents of proactive work behaviors and offering guidance for human resource management practices that support policies promoting an inclusive climate for diverse leaders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104204"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143735033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhen Yan , Zuraina Dato Mansor , Wei Chong Choo , Na Bai
{"title":"Fostering hospitality employees’ service-oriented organizational citizen behavior through managerial coaching behavior: A multilevel mixed methods study","authors":"Zhen Yan , Zuraina Dato Mansor , Wei Chong Choo , Na Bai","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104203","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104203","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study seeks to examine the links between managerial coaching behavior (MCB) and employees’ service-oriented organizational citizen behavior (service-oriented OCB), the mediating role of harmonious passion (HP) and the moderating role of growth need strength (GNS) in the hospitality sector. A mixed methods sequential explanatory design was employed, which consisted of a quantitative phase, where survey data were collected and analyzed, followed by a qualitative phase, where a specific case study was conducted. The quantitative findings revealed that MCB exerted a cross-level positive effect on service-oriented OCB, which was mediated by HP at the individual level. Moreover, the effect of MCB on HP was stronger when GNS was high and weaker when GNS was low. Furthermore, HP mediated the interaction between MCB and GNS on service-oriented OCB. The qualitative findings reported interviewees’ viewpoints and successfully explained the “why” and “how” behind the influence of MCB on service-oriented OCB, complementing and enhancing comprehension of the quantitative results. These findings suggest that hospitality organizations should promote MCB to enhance employees’ service-oriented OCB and focus on boosting HP and nurturing high level of GNS to maximize the positive impact of MCB.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104203"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143726042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unveiling the Nexus: Service robot support and proactive customer service performance in hospitality industry","authors":"Taeshik Gong","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104202","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104202","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the impact of service robot support on proactive customer service performance in the hospitality industry. Grounded in the proactive motivation model, the mediating role of self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and positive affect is examined, while introducing service task complexity as a crucial moderator. The findings reveal that service robot support positively influences employee psychological states, leading to enhanced proactive customer service performance. Importantly, the effectiveness of service robot support is contingent on the complexity of service tasks, with optimal effects in moderately complex scenarios. Contributions to the literature include a nuanced understanding of the cognitive and emotional processes associated with service robot support. Practical implications extend to hospitality managers, guiding strategic deployment and employee well-being initiatives in the evolving landscape of human-robot collaboration. As the hospitality industry navigates technological advancements, this research provides actionable insights for leveraging service robots to enhance customer service.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104202"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143726043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clarifying the effect of green demarketing on sustainable performance in the service industry: Does green learning matter?","authors":"Wei-Jr Juo, Chao-Hung Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104205","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104205","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>While green demarketing assists companies in facilitating environmental practices, prior studies also support green demarketing as a key factor in sustaining a company’s performance. However, there is limited knowledge about the effects of green demarketing on various aspects of sustainable performance, including environmental performance, economic performance, and social performance. Additionally, research on green demarketing in achieving sustainable performance through the mediating role of green learning is scarce. This study addresses these knowledge gaps by investigating the correlations between green demarketing, green learning, and sustainable performance. Data were collected through a survey of 243 service companies that have implemented a green demarketing (GD) strategy. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test both direct and mediating effects between constructs. The results indicate that both green demarketing and green learning significantly impact the three sub-constructs of sustainable performance. This study provides important insights for managers in service industries regarding the potential benefits of implementing a green demarketing strategy. Furthermore, the findings suggest that green learning not only fully mediates the relationship between green demarketing and social performance, but also partially mediates its links with environmental and economic performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"129 ","pages":"Article 104205"},"PeriodicalIF":9.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143716107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}