This study examines the interplay between despotic leadership, self-concordance, moral emotions, and bullying behavior in organizations. Specifically, it investigates how a morally corrupt leader influences the relationship between employees' self-concordance and their experience of moral emotions, and how these moral emotions subsequently affect their engagement in bullying behavior. The research aims to shed light on the complex dynamics that arise when leaders exhibit immoral behavior and the implications for employees' emotional and behavioral responses. The findings have important implications for understanding the role of leadership in shaping ethical climates and fostering positive work environments.

Despotic leadership, self-concordance, moral emotions

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