Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026)
June 2026

Articles

From transformational leadership to hybrid entrepreneurial intention: The serial mediating mechanism of work-life balance and self-efficacy

Published 2026-06-30

  • Tuan Tai Nguyen
    • ,
  • Cong Doanh Duong
    • ,
  • Ngoc Huyen Nguyen

Tuan Tai Nguyen
Academy of Policy and Development

Cong Doanh Duong
National Economics University

Ngoc Huyen Nguyen
National Economics University

Abstract

Objective: This article aims to explore the interactive mechanism between workplace contextual resources and internal resources that leads to employees’ hybrid entrepreneurial intention.

Research Design & Methods: By integrating conservation of resources theory and Social cognitive career theory, the study proposed a model in which transformational leadership influences hybrid entrepreneurial intention through two mediating variables, work-life balance and self-efficacy for work-venture conflict management. Primary data comprising 479 observations from employees in Viet Nam were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling.

Findings: The results revealed both direct and indirect effects of transformational leadership on hybrid entrepreneurial intention through the two serial mediators.

Implications & Recommendations: Practically, the results offered implications for managers in fostering innovation and supporting employees’ career development.

Contribution & Value Added: Theoretically, the results provided evidence of a resource gain spiral within organisations.

Keywords

hybrid entrepreneurial intention, transformational leadership, work-life balance, self-efficacy, conservation of resources theory, social cognitive career theory

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Author Biography

Tuan Tai Nguyen

Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration, Academy of Policy and Development, Vietnam. He is currently a PhD candidate at the National Economics University, Vietnam. His research interests include entrepreneurship, human resource management, green consumption, and ESG.

Cong Doanh Duong

Associate Professor, PhD, MBA, MSc, and lecturer at the Faculty of Business Management, National Economics University, Vietnam, since 2011. He coordinates the SEAMIS programme and studies entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development. His research interests include entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and organizational behaviors. His work has appeared in leading journals such as Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Personality and Individual Differences, Management Decision, and The International Journal of Management Education. He also serves as associate editor or editorial board member for several journals, including The International Journal of Management Education, Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, Oeconomia Copernicana, and International Entrepreneurship Review.

Ngoc Huyen Nguyen

Associate Professor, PhD, and faculty member at the Faculty of Business Management, National Economics University, Vietnam. His research interests include entrepreneurship and sustainability, with scholarly work published in reputable international journals, including Acta Psychologica (SSCI/Scopus Q1). His academic interests reflect a strong commitment to advancing knowledge on entrepreneurial development and sustainable business practices.

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