Influence Of Ethical Leadership Research Articles

Unlocking the paradoxical impact of ethical leadership on employees’ pro-social rule-breaking behavior: the dynamics of employees’ psychological empowerment and ethical climate within the organization

Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of ethical leadership on employees’ pro-social rule-breaking behavior, focusing on the mechanisms of psychological empowerment and the moderating influence of ethical climate within the organization. Design/methodology/approach Conducting a survey across three waves, the research involves 515 nursing staff in various Pakistani hospitals. Partial least squares structural equation modeling is used for data analysis. Findings Contrary to expectations, this study uncovers a positive association between ethical leadership and employees’ pro-social rule-breaking behavior. The relationship is mediated by psychological empowerment, and ethical climate is found to moderate this association. Research limitations/implications While challenging traditional assumptions, this study acknowledges limitations related to sector focus and employee perspectives. Future studies are encouraged to explore multiple sectors and incorporate management perceptions for wider generalizability. Practical implications The results highlight the need for organizations to consider the unintended consequences of ethical leadership. Managers are advised to be mindful of employees’ psychological dynamics and the organizational environment to navigate the complex interplay between ethical leadership and pro-social rule-breaking. Social implications Understanding the paradoxical influence of ethical leadership extends beyond organizations to broader societal implications. The research encourages organizations to adopt strategies aligning ethical leadership with desired employee behaviors. Originality/value This study challenges established perceptions of ethical leadership, prompting a reevaluation of its universally perceived positive nature. It emphasizes the paradoxical influence of ethical leadership on organizational dynamics. The mediating role of psychological empowerment and the moderating effect of ethical climate contribute to the understanding of the relationship between ethical leadership and employees’ pro-social rule-breaking.

NURSES COMING TO WORK DESPITE ILLNESS: THE ROLE OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP BY NURSE MANAGERS

Presenteeism, the act of coming to work while ill, is a prevalent issue among nurses, potentially affecting both nurse health and the quality of patient care. Ethical leadership by nurse managers may play a critical role in reducing presenteeism among nurses. However, studies investigating the impact of ethical leadership on presenteeism are limited, and there is a lack of clear understanding of this relationship in the existing literature. This study aimed to determine the extent to which nurses' perceptions of their managers' ethical leadership influence presenteeism behavior among nurses. Additionally, the study explored how these two concepts are affected by socio-demographic characteristics. A cross-sectional research design was employed, and 307 nurses from a public hospital participated in the study. Data were collected using a descriptive form, the Ethical Leadership Scale, and the Sickness Presenteeism Scale. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to determine the impact of ethical leadership on presenteeism. The findings indicated that ethical leadership was the only significant predictor of presenteeism, with higher levels of ethical leadership associated with lower levels of presenteeism. The study also found that other socio-demographic variables (gender, age, marital status, education level, years of service, working unit) did not have a significant impact on presenteeism. This study demonstrated that ethical leadership significantly reduces presenteeism among nurses. This finding contributes to a better understanding of the impact of ethical leadership on presenteeism, which has been underexplored in the literature. It is recommended that healthcare organizations consider ethical leadership practices to support nurse health and performance. Future research should examine the effects of ethical leadership in different healthcare settings and among various professional groups to validate these findings.

An Extension of Social Exchange Theory and Green Human Resource Management to Explain Employee in-Role Green Performance: Insights for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Vietnamese Hospitality Industry

Objective: This study examines the role of ethical leadership and green human resource management (GHRM) in fostering employee green behavior and in-role green performance to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the Vietnamese hospitality industry. Theoretical Framework: A research model extending social exchange theory and GHRM was developed to examine the influence of ethical leadership and GHRM on employee green behavior and in-role green performance. Method: A self-administered survey was conducted with 573 employees working in four- and five-star hotels in Vietnam. Structural equation modelling analysis was employed to test the proposed hypotheses. Results and Discussion: Our research findings validate the application of social exchange theory in examining the effects of GHRM policies on employee green behavior (EGB) and in-role green performance (INPE). Our research confirmed that ethical leadership has the strongest impact on GRHM and in turn, GHRM positively impacts INPE. Furthermore, our study also highlights the mediating role of EGB in the relationship between GHRM and INPE in the hospitaliy industry. Research Implications: This study provides recommendations for hotels to enhance their policies toward achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Originality/Value: The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in economic and social development by creating jobs and promoting economic structural transformation in many countries, including Vietnam. However, despite these significant contributions, the hospitality industry also negatively impacts the environment, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable development within this sector. In such a context, this research is among a few studies to provide empirical evidence that emphasizes the role of ELD and GHRM in directing EGB and INPE in the Vietnamese hospitality industry.

Ethical Leadership as a Catalyst for Psychological Empowerment in Bintulu’s Oil Refinery Industry

Ethical leadership is essential for cultivating a productive and competitive workforce, with psychologically empowered employees as a significant result of effective leadership. Despite its significance, scant research has examined the impact of ethical leadership on psychological empowerment within Malaysia's oil refinery industry. This study seeks to investigate the influence of ethical leadership on employees' psychological empowerment in the oil refinery sector in Bintulu, Sarawak. A quantitative methodology was employed to gather data from a random sample of 108 employees via a 26-item questionnaire. The Ethical Leadership Scale developed by Brown et al. was utilised to evaluate ethical leadership, whereas Spreitzer’s Psychological Empowerment Model (1995) was implemented to measure employee empowerment. Descriptive and inferential analyses indicated elevated levels of ethical leadership and psychological empowerment within the examined organisation. The results demonstrate that ethical leadership practices substantially enhance employee empowerment, fostering a workforce that gains from leadership exemplifying ethical conduct. This study elucidates the beneficial correlation between ethical leadership and psychological empowerment, enhancing comprehension of how ethical leadership cultivates empowered employees in the oil refinery industry of Bintulu, Sarawak.

The influence of ethical leadership and ethical culture on ethical behavior in higher education institutions

Educational institutions play a crucial role as examples of ethical behavior enforcement in society. This study aims to examine the influence of ethical leadership on ethical behavior through the mediating role of ethical culture in Universitas Mercu Buana, a higher education institution accredited in Jakarta. Specifically, the research investigates how leadership shapes the ethical culture and, subsequently, ethical behavior among academic and administrative staff, thereby setting an example for students in ethical behavior formation. The research employs a quantitative approach with a causality design. Data were collected using structured questionnaires distributed to 150 academic and administrative staff as respondents, selected through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) with the AMOS software to identify direct and indirect relationships between variables. The findings reveal that ethical leadership has a significant positive effect on ethical culture (CR = 4.233, P = 0.000) and ethical behavior (CR = 6.677, P = 0.000). Furthermore, ethical culture mediates the relationship between ethical leadership and ethical behavior, emphasizing its pivotal role in shaping ethical practices. These results highlight the importance of fostering ethical leadership and culture within educational institutions to promote ethical behavior. The study concludes that strengthening ethical leadership and cultivating an ethical culture in higher education can significantly contribute to forming ethical attitudes and behaviors, which are essential for graduates and society. Practical implications include the need for ethics-based leadership training and the establishment of institutional policies that reinforce ethical norms. These findings offer valuable insights for both academic researchers and practitioners in organizational ethics.

The Influence of Ethical Leadership and Spirituality on Performance with Motivation as a Mediating Variable (A Study at BSI Lampung Province, Indonesia)

This study examines the influence of ethical leadership, spirituality, and motivation on employee performance in the banking sector in Indonesia, with a focus on Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) in Lampung Province. The background of this study includes the importance of banking ethics and regulatory compliance as key factors in maintaining the bank's reputation and operational success. Additionally, this research highlights the role of ethics and spirituality in shaping employee motivation and performance. The objective of this study is to understand how ethical leadership and spirituality can influence employee motivation and performance, and how motivation can mediate the relationship between ethical leadership and spirituality with employee performance. The population of this study consists of employees of BSI in Lampung Province, with a total population of 292 employees and a sample size of 290 respondents. The research method involves testing the Structural Equation Model (SEM) with the assistance of AMOS 24 software. This study aims to examine the influence of ethical leadership and spirituality on employee performance, with motivation as a mediating variable at BSI Lampung Province. The results indicate that ethical leadership does not have a direct positive and significant effect on employee performance, while spirituality has a positive and significant effect. Additionally, motivation mediates the effects of both ethical leadership and spirituality on employee performance.

Does ethical leadership shape employee conduct in hotels and restaurants?

PurposeDrawing on the equity theory, this study examines the influence of ethical leadership on counterproductive work behaviors. Furthermore, it tests the mediating influences of organizational citizenship behavior and psychological entitlement on the relationship between ethical leadership and counterproductive work behavior.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a survey questionnaire employing a random sampling technique to collect the data from hotels and restaurants. Data were collected from 329 supervisors and employees working in different hotels and restaurants in Karachi, Pakistan. For the purpose of analysis and to predict hypothesized relationships, the study used PLS-SEM techniques.FindingsThe study’s results indicated support for all hypothesized relationships. We found a negative relationship between ethical leadership and counterproductive work behavior. The findings also suggest that organizational citizenship behavior positively mediates between ethical leadership and counterproductive work behavior, which was unexpected. Furthermore, the findings also reveal that psychological entitlement positively mediates between ethical leadership and counterproductive work behavior.Originality/valueThe study examines the direct relationship between ethical leadership and counterproductive work behaviors and through the lens of organizational citizenship behavior and psychological entitlement. The relationships were founded on the theoretical underpinning of equity theory.

Role of Ethical Leadership, Corporate Culture, Employee Empowerment, and Organizational Commitment on Employee Productivity: Case Study of State Owned Enterprise Employee

This study investigates the influence of ethical leadership, corporate culture, employee empowerment, and organizational commitment on employee productivity within a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). Using a sample of 300 employees, data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, reliability testing, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. The findings indicate that all four factors significantly enhance employee productivity, with organizational commitment having the strongest impact. Ethical leadership was also found to influence productivity indirectly through organizational commitment, while corporate culture moderated the relationship between leadership and productivity. Employee empowerment was shown to further improve productivity by granting greater autonomy and responsibility to employees. These results suggest that SOEs can enhance employee productivity by fostering ethical leadership, a supportive corporate culture, empowering employees, and building organizational commitment. The study provides valuable insights for SOEs aiming to improve performance in a public-sector context.

The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employee Performance: The Case Study of City of Johannesburg Municipality in South Africa

The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employee Performance: The Case Study of City of Johannesburg Municipality in South Africa

Mediasi Iklim Etis Pada Kepemimpinan Etis Dan Organizational Citizenship Behavior

This study employs a quantitative method with a descriptive and explanatory survey approach. The research was conducted at the Kampar Regency Land Office, aiming to examine the role of ethical climate in mediating the influence of ethical leadership on organizational citizenship behavior. The population of this study consists of all employees of the Kampar Regency Land Office, totaling 144 people. Based on this population size, the sample size for this study is 103 people, as determined by the Krejcie and Morgan table (1970). The sampling method used in this research is Systematic Random Sampling. All respondents will provide primary data related to the variables, collected through a questionnaire using a 1-5 point Likert scale. All obtained data will be analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Smart PLS 3.0 analysis tool. The analysis results indicate that ethical leadership has a significant positive effect on organizational citizenship behavior, ethical leadership has a significant positive effect on ethical climate, ethical climate has a significant positive effect on organizational citizenship behavior, and ethical climate mediates the influence of ethical leadership on organizational citizenship behavior.

The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employee Engagement: Analyzing the Role of Work-Life Balance as a Mediating Variable

In the context of the creative economy industry, which is often characterized by a dynamic work environment and high work expectations, employee engagement is crucial to increase productivity and retain the best talent. This study aims to analyze the effect of ethical leadership on employee engagement by considering work-life balance as a mediating variable in the creative economy industry in Indonesia. The sample used was 150 respondents, determined by the purposive sampling method, and then analyzed using the SEM-PLS method. The results of this study confirm that ethical leadership has a positive and significant effect on work-life balance. Furthermore, ethical leadership and work-life balance positively and significantly affect employee engagement. The mediation effect analysis also proves that work-life balance can mediate the relationship between ethical leadership and employee engagement. This study is expected to provide new insights into how ethical leadership can effectively increase employee engagement through work-life balance and provide practical recommendations for leaders to support employee well-being in this competitive industry.

Examining the Link between Ethical Leadership and Unethical Pro-Organizational Behavior: The Mediating Role of Ethical Climate & The Moderating Role of Moral Courage

This study explored how ethical leadership impacts unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB), with an ethical climate serving as a mediator and moral courage as a moderator. It underscores the crucial role of ethical leadership in sustaining organizational health and success. By employing a quantitative approach, the research assessed the influence of ethical leadership on UPB and examined how moral courage and ethical climate moderate and mediate this relationship. This research design investigates a path as to why some employees learn to repress UPB or are inspired by their direct leader to do the right thing while others do not. A total of 250 full-time workers from various organizations within the United States responded to the questionnaire survey. The data was analyzed using SmartPLS 3 for the SEM-PLS modeling and analysis and SPSS 28 for descriptive statistics. The results indicate a significant positive relationship between ethical leadership and ethical climate, with ethical climate mediating the link between ethical leadership and unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB). Unexpectedly, ethical leadership demonstrated a negative and insignificant relationship with UPB, and moral courage did not significantly moderate the relationship between ethical climate and UPB. These findings suggest that leaders should implement policies and procedures rooted in strong ethical principles to promote ethical behavior and reduce UPB.

The Influence of Strategic Human Resource Practices and Ethical Leadership on Organizational Performance of Star Hotels: Mediated by Intellectual Capital and Sustainable Competitive Advantage

The study aims to analyze the influence of strategic human resource practices and ethical leadership on organizational performance in star-rated hotels in Jakarta, mediated by intellectual capital and sustainable competitive advantage. It addresses gaps in previous studies by examining both factors simultaneously and introducing decision making based on HR metrics. A quantitative method was employed, collecting data from HR supervisor level in star-rated hotels in Jakarta, with 255 respondents. Hypotheses were tested using PLS-SEM analysis. Results indicate that strategic human resource practices and ethical leadership positively impact organizational performance. Intellectual capital and sustainable competitive advantage mediate this effect. These findings underscore the importance of investing in intellectual capital and sustainable competitive advantage to enhance hotel performance. The study provides a reference for hotel management to develop effective HR and leadership strategies, emphasizing the importance of intellectual capital and competitive advantage. Regular monitoring and evaluation of these strategies are recommended to ensure alignment and positive impacts on hotel performance. Future research should consider adding variables such as technological readiness and innovation capability, given the rapid technological advancements and intense competition in the hospitality industry, which affect hotel performance and competitive advantage.

Unpacking the Paradoxical Impact of Ethical Leadership on Employees’ Unethical Pro-Organizational Behavior: The Interplay of Employees’ Psychological Capital and Moral Identity

Despite the widely recognized positive nature of ethical leadership, recent studies have reported inconsistent findings in the link between ethical leadership and employees’ behavior. Drawing on the social cognitive theory, this study seeks to address this gap by investigating the paradoxical influence of ethical leadership on unethical pro-organizational behavior among employees. Additionally, the study aims to explore the mediating mechanism of employees’ psychological capital and the moderating effect of moral identity. Three time intervals data were collected from nursing professional from public and private hospitals in Pakistan. The data were evaluated employing PLS SEM. Interestingly, the findings contradict the hypothesis and demonstrate a positive link between ethical leadership and unethical pro-organizational behavior among employees. Moreover, the relationship is mediated by employees’ psychological capital. Furthermore, employees’ moral identity moderates this relationship. These findings furnish important insights into the paradoxical impact of ethical leadership within organizations and challenge its universal perception of positive leadership style having significant theoretical and practical implications.

Exploring ethical leadership influence on organizational effectiveness within Vietnamese SMEs and the mediating contributions of knowledge sharing and organizational learning

This research delves into the intricate dynamics of ethical leadership within the context of Vietnamese Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). By scrutinizing its impact on organizational effectiveness, the study unveils a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness between ethical leadership, knowledge sharing, and organizational learning. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research investigates the mediating roles played by knowledge sharing and organizational learning in the relationship between ethical leadership and organizational effectiveness. Through empirical analysis and case studies, this study contributes valuable insights to the literature, offering practical implications for fostering ethical leadership practices in Vietnamese SMEs to enhance overall organizational effectiveness. The findings shed light on the nuanced mechanisms through which ethical leadership contributes to sustainable success, emphasizing the pivotal roles of knowledge sharing and organizational learning in this intricate relationship.

The Influence of Ethical Leadership, Teacher Capacity Building, and School Culture on the Performance of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Teachers

This research is based on problems related to teacher performance seen from the perspective of the influence of ethical leadership, teacher capacity building, and school culture. The research objective is to describe: and school culture on teacher performance. (1) ethical leadership has a significant effect on school culture, (2) teacher capacity building has a significant effect on school culture (3) ethical leadership has a significant effect on teacher performance, (4) teacher capacity building leadership has a significant effect on teacher performance, ( 5) school culture has a significant effect on teacher performance, (6) ethical leadership has a significant effect on teacher performance through school culture (7) teacher capacity building has a significant effect on teacher performance through school culture and (8) the simultaneous influence of ethical leadership, teacher capacity building on teacher performance. The research method used is quantitative research using an expostfacto approach. The research population was 757 madrasah tsanawiyah teachers in Batubara Regency with a selected sample of 238 spread across 53 madrasas. The data collection instrument is a questionnaire designed with a Likert scale. The research hypothesis was tested using path analyst data analysis techniques. The research results show: (1) ethical leadership has a significant effect on school culture by 45.00%, (2) teacher capacity building has a significant effect on school culture by 66.90%, (3) ethical leadership has a significant effect on teacher performance of 33.00%, (4) teacher capacity building has a significant effect on teacher performance of 59.80%, (5) school culture has a significant effect on teacher performance of 37.50%, (6) ethical leadership has a significant effect on teacher performance through school culture was 61.40%, (7) teacher capacity building had a significant effect on teacher performance through school culture by 65.60%, and (8) ethical leadership, teacher capacity building, school culture simultaneously had an effect on performance Teacher. The findings of this research have the implication that efforts to improve teacher school culture can be done by increasing teacher capacity building among Madrasah Tsanawiyah teachers.

How ‘Ethical Leadership and Work Climate’ Drive Job Satisfaction: Insights from Banjarmasin’s Health Department

This research aims to analyze the influence of ethical leadership (X1) and ethical work climate (X2) on job satisfaction (Y) in employees of the Banjarmasin City Health Service, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. This quantitative research used a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach using SmartPLS. The population in this study was all employees of the Banjarmasin City Health Service, totaling 92 people. The total sampling technique of non-probability sampling was used. Findings showed that ethical leadership positively affects job satisfaction among Banjarmasin City Health Service employees. Furthermore, it showed that ethical work climate positively affects job satisfaction among Banjarmasin City Health Service employees.

How ‘Ethical Leadership and Work Climate’ Drive Job Satisfaction: Insights from Banjarmasin’s Health Department

This research aims to analyze the influence of ethical leadership (X1) and ethical work climate (X2) on job satisfaction (Y) in employees of the Banjarmasin City Health Service, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. This quantitative research used a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach using SmartPLS. The population in this study was all employees of the Banjarmasin City Health Service, totaling 92 people. The total sampling technique of non-probability sampling was used. Findings showed that ethical leadership positively affects job satisfaction among Banjarmasin City Health Service employees. Furthermore, it showed that ethical work climate positively affects job satisfaction among Banjarmasin City Health Service employees.

The Influence of Psychological Empowerment and Ethical Leadership on Work Engagement in PDAM Way Rilau Employees

PDAM or Regional Drinking Water Company is one of the local business units in Bandar Lampung. owned by the city of Bandar Lampung, which has a role to distribute clean water to the public. distribute clean water to the general public. The problem in This research is the lack of work engagement which is influenced by the attendance in the month of November 2023 which is not maximized and is proven by attendance in November 2023 which has not been maximized and is evidenced by the data of the work performance assessment list in the with the data of the assessment list for the implementation of work in the obedience section only experienced an increase of 0.32 per year, which is relatively small for a yearly scale increase and the occurrence of the for an increase in the scale per year and the occurrence of a change in leadership leadership turnover in 2022 so that this is the focus of researchers to see psychological empowerment by new leadership on the work engagement of PDAM Way Rilau employees. This research aims to determine the effect of psychological empowerment and ethical leadership on employee engagement of PDAM Way Rilau. The study population was 253 people and the sample was taken as many as 156 people. Data collection through questionnaires based on random sampling technique and processed using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis with the help of SPSS software. SPSS software. The results of the study showed that psychological empowerment (X1) and ethical leadership (X2) have a positive and significant effect on work engagement (Y), thus the hypothesis of this study is supported.the hypothesis of this study is supported.

The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employee Prosocial Behavior-The Mediating Role of Moral Identity

The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employee Prosocial Behavior-The Mediating Role of Moral Identity