Impact Of Supervisor Bottom Line Mentality On Burnout: Mediating Role Of Emotional Stability And Moderating Role Of Work Life Balance

Abstract

This study examines the association between bottom-line mentality (BLM) and burnout, emphasizing the moderating effect of work-life balance and the mediating role of emotional stability. Employees with a bottom-line mentality, which is defined by a sole focus on financial or performance goals, are more likely to experience stress and burnout. Since those with poorer emotional stability are more susceptible to the detrimental effects of BLM, this study suggests that emotional stability mediates the relationship between BLM and burnout. Additionally, work-life balance is proposed as a moderator, allowing people to better balance the demands of their personal and professional lives, hence mitigating the association between burnout and BLM. Based on data from a sample of employees in banking sector, the results show that work-life balance moderates the strength of the influence of emotional stability, which strongly mediates the association between BLM and burnout. The findings imply that in order to lessen the detrimental impacts of BLM on worker well-being and burnout, organizations should encourage emotional stability and assist work-life balance activities. This study adds to the expanding body of research on workplace stressors and offers useful advice for boosting workers' mental health and resilience.

Keywords: Bottom-line mentality, burnout, emotional stability, work-life balance