Purpose: In response to the dynamic demands of the contemporary business landscape, this study critically examines the pivotal role of ethical leadership in shaping employee’s innovative behavior within organizations. Our research delves into the nuanced interplay between ethical leadership, psychological well-being and innovative work behavior. Drawing from the principles of social exchange theory, our study addresses a critical gap in the literature by exploring the mediating role of psychological well-being in the relationship between ethical leadership and employees' innovative work behavior.Design/methodology/approach: In this quantitative research, data were collected from 384 employees and their direct supervisors in Pakistan’s IT sector using “Google Forms” through a convenience sampling method facilitated by the “LinkedIn” platform. Additionally, the study applied a two-stage structural equation modeling approach, first to assess the uni-dimensionality, and subsequently, to evaluate the proposed hypotheses.Findings: The research results unveiled a robust and positive impact of ethical leadership on innovative work behavior, operating through both direct and indirect pathways mediated by psychological well-being. Intriguingly, the moderating role of perceived organizational support adds depth to our understanding, revealing nuanced conditions under which ethical leadership influences employees' well-being and, subsequently, their innovative contributions.Practical implications: Beyond theoretical contributions, our study provides practical insights for managers seeking to leverage employees' innovative work behavior for organizational success. By emphasizing ethical leadership as a catalyst, we advocate for its integration into HRM practices. However, recognizing the contextual nature of organizational support, our findings underscore the importance of adaptable leadership strategies to maximize positive outcomes.Originality/value: Grounded in the principles of social exchange theory, this research marks a pioneering effort to shed light on the link between ethical leadership and innovative work behavior through the mediation of psychological well-being. Additionally, this study makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge by investigating the contingent influence of perceived organizational support on the relationship between ethical leadership and employees' psychological well-being.

Purpose: This study assesses the role of organizational AI capabilities (AIC) in framing employees' innovative work behavior (IWB) and their subsequent effect on sustainable firm performance (SFP). In addition, the role of environmental dynamism (ED) was also assessed on the relationship between AIC and IWB pursuant to SFP. Design/methodology/approach: We collected data from managerial-level employees working in the pharmaceutical industry across Pakistan. A validated survey questionnaire was circulated using snowball sampling technique, and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied to the data collected from 366 respondents. After confirming the reliability and validity of the model, we assessed the robustness of the results through linearity, endogeneity and unobserved heterogeneity tests. Findings: The results of the study indicate that AIC significantly influences IWB and SFP. The moderation-mediation analysis confirms the importance of both the direct and indirect effects of ED on the relationship between AIC and SFP, as well as the role of ED in enhancing IWB among employees in the pharmaceutical industry. Originality/value: This study provides significant insights in advancing sustainable development through technological innovation, considering ED among the pharmaceutical industry within the developing economies having identical technological, sectoral and environmental concerns.

This chapter employs bibliometric analysis to deeply explore the interplay between financial inclusion and sustainability, addressing key research questions. The trend of publications shows a notable rise, particularly following the 2015 introduction of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Performance analysis indicates China's leading role in terms of document production and citations. Collaboration patterns highlight important authors and groups to underscore worldwide cooperation. Co-occurrence networks reveal diverse study clusters, while word clouds visually represent major themes from authors' keywords and paper titles. Conclusively, this chapter presents future research directions, such as cross-disciplinary studies; technological developments; longitudinal impact assessments; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration; and regional studies in the present field of study. Practically, it offers guidelines for aligning financial practices with sustainability goals, promoting international collaboration, informed policymaking, and strategic insights. Request access from your librarian to read this chapter's full text.