https://journals.smarcons.com/index.php/jems <p>The <em data-start="150" data-end="196">Journal of Excellence in Management Sciences</em> (JEMS) is a quarterly, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Society of Management Research and Consultancy (SMARC). It aims to advance knowledge in the field of management sciences by publishing high-quality theoretical, empirical, and review articles across disciplines such as marketing, finance, HRM, project management, and organizational behavior. JEMS fosters scholarly dialogue and innovative thinking by engaging academics, researchers, and professionals in critical analysis of contemporary business and management issues.</p> Society of Management and Research Consultancy en-US Journal of Excellence in Management Sciences 2755-3787 https://journals.smarcons.com/index.php/jems/article/view/468 <p>The rapid adoption of digital technologies has improved efficiency in the construction industry while simultaneously increasing employees' exposure to technostress. This study examines the impact of technostress on job performance and innovative work behaviour, with psychological capital serving as a mediating mechanism among employees in the Indian construction sector. Grounded in the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) theory, a quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with 350 construction professionals from medium and large organizations across India. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation, multiple regression, and PROCESS mediation analysis. The findings reveal that technostress significantly reduces psychological capital, job performance, and innovative work behaviour. Psychological capital, comprising hope, resilience, optimism, and self-efficacy, positively influences both employee outcomes and partially mediates the adverse effects of technostress. The study highlights the importance of strengthening employees' psychological resources alongside digital transformation initiatives. These findings provide theoretical insights and practical guidance for improving workforce resilience, productivity, and innovation in technology-driven construction organizations.</p> Aprajita Sen Vishwas Kulkarni Madanlal Tembhre Devendra Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-03-30 2026-03-30 5 1 1 24