Cultivating positive work experiences: Leader-member exchange as a pathway from ebullient supervision to psychological safety and learning motivation

Authors

  • Maida Masood Institute of Business Administration, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
  • Dr. Talat Islam Institute of Business Administration, University of the Punjab, Lahore. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3968-4513
  • Ishfaq Ahmed College of Business, University of Buraimi, Al-Buraimi, Oman; & Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Lahore.

Keywords:

Knowledge sabotage, dispositional greed, Shame, IT sector

Abstract

This study intends to investigate the impact of ebullient supervision (ES) on psychological safety (PS) and learning motivation (LM) through the mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX). Data were collected through a questionnaire from 423 supervisor-subordinate dyads employed in software houses in Pakistan. The findings show that ES, through the implementation of result-oriented workplace fun practices, positively influences the perception of psychological safety and boosts LM. The finding suggests that managers can adopt practices of an ebullient supervisor, such as playful designs, well-planned fun activities, and celebration of achievements, to motivate employees and develop deeper bonds with them.

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31-12-2025

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Masood, M., Islam, T., & Ahmed, I. (2025). Cultivating positive work experiences: Leader-member exchange as a pathway from ebullient supervision to psychological safety and learning motivation. Bulletin of Education and Research, 47(3), 91–106. Retrieved from https://ber.pu.edu.pk/jo/index.php/ber/article/view/432

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