PurposeUsing the lens of conservation of resources (COR) theory, the purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of humble leadership on project success by integrating the mediating role of goal clarity. The authors also argue that organizational culture moderates these direct and indirect relationships through goal clarity.Design/methodology/approachTime-lagged data were collected from 329 employees in the civil construction sector of Pakistan.FindingsThe results indicate that humble leadership enhances project success through mediating and moderating mechanisms.Research limitations/implicationsThe present research ends with an argument, managerial consequences, limits and guidance for future research.Practical implicationsThe results influence a project-based organization on the selection and promotion of humility among project managers.Originality/valueThis research answers the following research question, which has been ignored in the literature: What are the suggested mechanisms for humble leadership in promoting project success?

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The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of HEC promotion policies on the motivation and performance level of faculty members of Jamshoro Education City (JEC). To measure the policy impact on motivation of both tenure (1st and 2nd) policies of HEC are studied. The research questionnaire was designed to determine the factors of motivation (intrinsic & extrinsic) that have impact of HEC policies on performance of faculty member. Data is collected through the mix methodology and analyzed in SPSS. 190 respondents that were only faculty members were randomly selected from the JEC universities. The study concluded that the performance factors qualifications and publications of all faculty members have been increased in the time frame of first and 2nd tenure of HEC policies in which some developmental schemes and rewards were announced. From this research study it was also found that there is a positive relationship between the intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors in faculty members of Jamshoro Education City. However, the negative relationship is found between HEC policies and one of the extrinsic factors i.e. promotion which could be tough criteria and eligibility has been set by HEC. Overall no significant impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors has been found on the qualification and publication done by FMJEC.

The concept of 'sharing economy' has become a popular concept nowadays. Organizations, irrespective of their nature of business and scope of operations, are now practicing it. Academia has also no exception. The academicians, along with their job of imparting lectures, are now 'sharing the economy' by rendering a broad range of services, such as consultancies, online guiding, research & development, motivational speaking, editing, report writing and so on to the individuals and business organizations. Online sharing platforms are providing the facilities to interact around the globe and effortlessly access to experts to uphold and get experts opinions. This paper, based on the need-based framework of motivation, introduces a conceptual model that elucidates the entire process underlying the academicians' involvement in the 'sharing economy'. Also, this paper offers certain useful implications for theoretical research.

Achieving desired performance in higher education tenure requires very hardworking and tireless efforts to meet the expectations and standards, such as students' tiring conditions often characterized by a high-stress level. Subsequently, the stress in academic settings is known to affect the individual adversely, and it is becoming essential to the student to perform under such stressful circumstances. Moreover, a high academic stress level may not affect an individual's performance with positive emotions toward their studies, courses, and other academic activities. Based on prior literature and rational opinions by students' academic stress levels in academic settings, such relationships may be moderated by the students' positive emotions that a student has.