Work Ethic Research Articles

Work Ethic of Women Laweyan Batik Craftsmen During the Covid-19 Pandemic

At the beginning of 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis occurred which had an impact on the batik industry in Laweyan Village, namely a decline in sales of up to 60% and the threat of bankruptcy. The formulation of the research problem is what is the work ethic of women Laweyan batik craftsmen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. There are two sampling techniques used in this research, namely snowball sampling which is used to look for informants for women craftsmen through key informants from the management of the Laweyan Batik Village Development Forum (FPKBL), and purposive sampling is used to find out whether the informant knows the data being sought. The research results found that women Batik Laweyan craftsmen had a work ethic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was obtained through 10 dimensions of work ethic theory, which shows that female Laweyan batik craftsmen still had a work ethic when the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. This research concludes that Laweyan Batik craftsmen still have a work ethic even though they are experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Modal Sosial dalam Pengembangan Usaha

As a foreign company, Tiens Group has been successful and well accepted by the people of Banda Aceh, a city known for the implementation of Syariah Islam. This study analysed how the company uses its social capital resulting in its acceptance by the host society that is strongly associated with Syariah Islam. This research uses sosial capital theory by Robert D. Putnam. It is a qualitative reseach. Data were collected through interview and participant observation. This research found that the company has utilized sosial capital and succeeded in achieving its targets and well accepted by the host society. The interplay of the three aspects of sosial capital namely norms, trust and networks have been influential in achieving success of the company. Norms has been a focal point in the formation of group identity. It is the values that give rise to a strong trust among its members. Trust is formed through a strong believe towards values and norms. Network is needed to bridge and help expand the company to people outside the company through new recruits (bridging sosial capital), while at the same time, network within the group, would eventually strengthen the norms and the trust system as well as the sense of solidarity and work ethics among the members (bonding sociap capital).

Implementation of Character Education Values Through Drawing Learning in Arts and Culture Subjects at Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) Negeri 3 Padang Panjang

The implementation of character education values through drawing in the Arts and Culture subject at SMP Negeri 3 Padang Panjang involves the process of instilling moral and ethical principles depicted in the image of the Garuda bird. This approach aims to enable students to apply these values in their daily lives. The research involves students, subject teachers, and instructors responsible for general subjects such as Religion, Pancasila, and Citizenship (KWN). The primary objective is to instill character education values by teaching students to draw the Garuda bird, the symbol of Indonesia, and to emphasize the character values embedded in it within the Cultural Arts curriculum for Secondary School students. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The research findings indicate that utilizing drawing activities, specifically focusing on the Garuda bird, effectively instills character education values in students. This is achieved through incorporating drawing lessons into the Arts and Culture curriculum. The character education values derived from the Garuda bird drawing material include religiousness, honesty, responsibility, discipline, creativity, social concern, environmental awareness, tolerance, strong work ethic, independence, democratic principles, nationalism, love for the motherland, friendliness/communicativeness, and a passionate sense of nationality.

Analysis of the Headmaster's Leadership Style in Improving Teacher Performance at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) Liqaul Amal, Lombok Timur, Indonesia

This research aims to describe the application of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Liqaul Amal teacher competency. Teacher competencies including pedagogical, personality, social and professional are analyzed through observations and interviews with teachers at the school. Observation results show that teachers at MI Liqaul Amal apply pedagogical competence by understanding the characteristics of students, mastering learning theories, and organizing educational learning. In addition, strong personality competence is reflected in a high work ethic and awareness of the teacher's professional code of ethics. Teachers also demonstrate social competence with an inclusive attitude and effective communication within the school and community. On the other hand, professional competence is seen in mastering subject matter and developing creativity in learning. The school principal's democratic leadership supports the implementation of this competency by prioritizing cooperation and mutual prosperity. This research provides a comprehensive picture of the implementation of teacher competency at MI Liqaul Amal and its contribution to the quality of education at the school.

Unleashing innovation through employee voice behavior in the hotel industry: the impact of ambidextrous leadership on innovative work behavior

PurposeIn today's dynamic and competitive business environment, organizations strive to foster innovation as a key driver of success. To achieve this, leaders play a critical role in promoting innovative work behavior among employees. This study is based on finding the effect of ambidextrous leadership on innovative work behavior with employee voice behavior as a mediator and employee moral identity as a moderator.Design/methodology/approachThis study is conducted on Pakistan's hotel and restaurant industry. Drawing upon a sample of 410 valid responses from employees from various hotels, data is collected using self-report questionnaires.FindingsThe study revealed that ambidextrous leadership is positively related to innovative work behavior, and employee voice behavior mediated their relationship very well. However, ambidextrous leadership generates more positive and creative outcomes for the organization if it accompanies employee voice. Moreover, employees with a stronger moral identity are more likely to engage in voice behavior when they perceive ambidextrous leadership practices.Practical implicationsIn Pakistan's hotel industry, developing leadership programs that focus on ambidextrous leadership, encouraging employee voice, and aligning with employees' moral values are key to fostering innovation. Organizations should cultivate a culture of openness, trust, and recognition, alongside implementing systems that reward innovative contributions. It's crucial to provide opportunities for skill development, decision-making participation, and a sense of ownership among employees. Moreover, providing necessary resources and supporting a culture that embraces experimentation and learning from failures are fundamental for sustained innovation.Originality/valueBy adopting ambidextrous leadership practices, leaders can stimulate employee voice behavior, which, in turn, contributes to the development of innovative work behavior. Furthermore, understanding the importance of employee moral identity can help leaders tailor their leadership approaches to create an ethical work environment that promotes employee engagement and innovation.

Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah, Profesionalisme Guru, dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Guru Mi Muslimat Nu Pucang Sidoarjo

This research aims to investigate the influence of the principal's leadership style and teacher professionalism on teacher performance at MI Muslimat NU Pucang Sidoarjo, with the main focus on improving the quality of education. In facing demands for improving the quality of education, serious attention to key factors such as the leadership style of school principals and the level of teacher professionalism needs to be researched. Through regression analysis, this research provides evidence that the principal's leadership style and the level of teacher professionalism have a significant contribution to teacher performance. An effective leadership style, which includes the principal's ability to provide direction, motivate and create a positive work environment, is considered a crucial element in establishing a quality learning process. Meanwhile, the level of teacher professionalism, which involves commitment to self-development, work ethics, and the ability to integrate the latest knowledge in learning, is also considered important for improving the quality of education. These findings strengthen the understanding that effective leadership and teacher professionalism have a positive impact in achieving the goal of improving the quality of education. Given the complex relationships between these variables, this research provides valuable insights for education stakeholders, especially in designing strategies and policies that support teacher professional growth and well-being.

Readiness to change in Islamic banking: the significance of adaptability and Islamic work ethics

Purpose This paper aims to investigate Islamic work ethics and adaptability towards change readiness of Islamic Bank employees in Indonesia with commitment as a mediating variable. This study focuses on the Sharia banking industry, which is facing transformation from Sharia business units to Sharia commercial banks by preparing its human resources, thus minimizing resistance. Design/methodology/approach This study is based on a survey of 135 Bank Syariah Indonesia employees via an online questionnaire. PLS-SEM is used to analyze data and test hypotheses using SMART-PLS. Findings The results of the study show that adaptability does not have a positive and significant effect on readiness for change in Indonesian Sharia banks and organizational commitment. Meanwhile, Islamic work ethics have a positive and significant effect on the change readiness of Islamic bank employees in Indonesia as well as organizational commitment. This study also found that organizational commitment mediates the impact of Islamic work ethics on the change readiness of Islamic bank employees in Indonesia. Research limitations/implications This research uses a sample of employees at Sharia commercial banks (BUS) in Indonesia, so it is still limited to certain types of banks. Future research needs to test the model in different contexts, such as banks that still have Sharia business unit (UUS) status. In addition, further research needs to use other variables such as leader support for transformational change readiness. Future research also needs to control more variables and use a more complex scale than a binary scale (e.g. percentage of share ownership or area within a province or district/city). This study recommends that employee change readiness is very necessary to avoid resistance and resistance to the transformation and acceleration of Sharia banking in Indonesia. Originality/value This research looks at employee readiness for change in Indonesian Sharia banks through the lens of adaptability Islamic work ethics and organizational commitment.

Sustainable vocational education models for industrial revolution role in development of job market absorption in Tangerang City, Indonesia

The study’s objective is to identify the challenges and limitations faced by the current vocational education system in preparing graduates in the era of the industrial revolution in the evolving job market in Tangerang, Indonesia. The study primarily examines vocational high schools and adopts a quantitative and quasi-experimental research approach, using control groups to conduct pre- and posttests. The experimental group experiences demonstrations, whereas the control group receives explanations. Instructors employ a blend of demonstration and explanation techniques to explain equipment operation before allowing students to engage in vocational training. The study, led by students in various engineering fields, evaluates technical competencies, work ethics, and foundational knowledge using tests and observations. Job preparation is assessed using the minimal completeness criteria (MCC), which focuses on the importance of proper knowledge, attitudes, and skills. The results indicate that vocational teachers have the potential to play a pivotal role in introducing cutting-edge, technology-based teaching methods, therefore enabling students to make well-informed decisions about their careers. This research enhances vocational education by incorporating practical skills and attitudes with academic knowledge, effectively addressing the changing requirements of the work market.

Factors Influencing Muzakki's Interest To Pay Zakat In Yatim Mandiri Indonesia

The research aims to examine the influence of institutional image, religiosity, transparency, and trust on the interest of muzakki in paying zakat at Yatim Mandiri. This study employs a quantitative method with data analysis techniques using a structural equation model (SEM). The research population consists of muzakki from Yatim Mandiri zakat institution in Ponorogo. The sampling technique used is random sampling with the Slovin approach, and the sample size is 164 muzakki. The sources include primary data from questionnaires distributed to muzakki at Yatim Mandiri. The research findings indicate that transparency, religiosity, and trust positively and significantly influence interest, while institutional image negatively and significantly influences interest. Trust is the most dominant factor influencing the interest of muzakki in paying zakat. This research can complement existing theories. Practically, this research can provide an understanding of muzakki in paying zakat. Then, it can become a reference for Yatim Mandiri in maintaining the institution's image, showing a sincere work ethic through transparency, and showing the trust of muzakki so that they can commit to paying zakat.

Evaluasi Etika Kerja dan Kinerja Teller Bank dalam Memberikan Layanan Kepada Nasabah

The aim of this research is to analyze and evaluate the work ethics and performance of tellers at Bank XXX, Tanjung Pinang Branch, and their impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty. The research method used is descriptive research with data collection through questionnaires and interviews. The research population includes all tellers and customers of Bank XXX, with a sample of 11 people selected using purposive sampling technique. The results show that the work ethics and performance of Bank XXX tellers are highly rated by customers, with the majority of respondents giving positive evaluations of teller services. Cooperation between tellers and Customer Service is also considered important in providing integrated and comprehensive services to customers. This research provides valuable insights for banking companies in improving services and maintaining customer loyalty.

Islamic Work Ethics, Employee Response, and Job Satisfaction: An Exploration of Indonesian Islamic Banking Employees

Islamic Work Ethics, Employee Response, and Job Satisfaction: An Exploration of Indonesian Islamic Banking Employees

The Influence of the Work Environment and Work Facilities on Work Productivity Through Work Morale as an Intervening Variable at PT. Jambi Regional Development Bank Sarolangun Branch Office

The work provided by the company is required to be done quickly and precisely in today's increasingly advanced technological era. Changes are occurring in various fields, especially in the industrial world. Without carrying out responsive and adaptive transformation, companies risk being unable to maintain their business model and this effort is to prevent technological disruption. In this era of industrial revolution 4.0, competition in various fields cannot be avoided. All organizations, both social and economic, utilize technological advances to meet needs and be able to compete. All parties adapt to technological advances or ongoing trends so that they can survive and be able to compete. In line with the aim of surviving and being able to compete, the productivity of the organization is also expected to be effective and maximal.

Membangun Budaya Profesionalitas Pegawai ASN

The employee work culture that develops in an organization should continue to improve over time. However, it is currently apparent that the expected productivity is difficult for every employee to maintain. Disregard for moral values and work culture has given rise to several problems in the performance of government institutions, including: (1) Negative opinions from the public regarding public services provided by government officials, (2) Lack of discipline among government officials which affects the quality of services unsatisfactory community, (3) Non-implementation of work culture values which results in negative perceptions of officers, and (4) Lack of knowledge, skills and attitudes among government officers which require improvement. The method used in writing this article is literature study. Efforts to overcome these problems include increasing commitment, supervision, training, implementing incentives, better internal communication, and developing knowledge and skills. By implementing these efforts, it is hoped that public service performance can improve, improve public perception, and build trust in government institutions. The work culture of state officials has a significant impact on the quality of public services. Problems such as negative assessments from society, lack of discipline, non-implementation of work culture values, and lack of knowledge, skills and attitudes affect the effectiveness of services. To overcome this, steps are needed such as increasing commitment, implementing monitoring and incentive systems, socializing work culture values, and developing knowledge and skills.

Abusive, arrogant and exploitative? Linking despotic leadership and adaptive performance: the role of Islamic work ethics

PurposeThis study aims to theoretically discuss and empirically test the mediating mechanism of psychological distress and the moderating effects of Islamic work ethics (IWE) in the relationship between despotic leadership and adaptive performance.Design/methodology/approachA three-wave survey was used to gather the data from middle managers and their supervisors of construction firms in Pakistan. The final sample consisted of 304 respondents and data analysis was performed through SEM analysis.FindingsDespotic leadership enhances employees’ psychological distress which results in a negative impact on adaptive performance. In addition, IWE played a buffering role in mitigating the harmful impacts of despotic leadership on adaptive performance.Originality/valueThe study is among the pioneers that have investigated how despotic leadership impacts employees’ adaptive performance via the underlying mechanism of psychological distress through the conservation of resources and social exchange theory lens.

Work Ethics’ Impact on Counterproductive Work Behaviour in Institutes of Higher Education

Work Ethics’ Impact on Counterproductive Work Behaviour in Institutes of Higher Education

On a wing and a prayer: professional ethics and the prison library

PurposeIn response to instrumental cultural policy agendas in the United Kingdom, the paper explores the practice of collaborative cultural work in the criminal justice system through the lens of professional ethics in prison libraries. It seeks to balance narratives on the value of arts and culture in cross-government policy agendas with a nuanced consideration of the realities of such work in non-conventional organisational settings.Design/methodology/approach“Instrumental Values: Professional ethics in collaborative cultural work” was a two-year empirical study (2017–2019), including ethnographic fieldwork in three case study sites representing prison library services in England. Following a “communities of practice” conceptual framework, research methods included participant observation of day-to-day cultural work and specific events; successive research interviews with library and prison service staff and volunteers; and interviews with key collaborating organisations from extended professional networks.FindingsData from three prison library case studies show consistent ethical implications relating to the extent of collaborative complexity in the field and its impact on participants’ emotional resilience; navigation of the prison regime by cultural workers; consequences for emotional labour and care in the field; and the re-negotiation of ethical boundaries and practices.Originality/valueThe research makes an original contribution to debates on the instrumental value of arts and culture via its intimate focus on prison libraries as microcosms of situated, truly integrated cultural work, both from a physical, organisational perspective and in their representation of a cross-policy function for arts and culture.

The Relationship between Religion and Economic Growth: A Study of Religiosity and Social Capital

This research will prove that: the better the religiosity, the higher the work ethic. This research also wants to show that there is a causal relationship between religion and economic growth. The similarity with academic communities such as Max Weber is that there is a clear causal relationship between religion and economics. Then Adam Smith's view that individual behavior in relation to religion combined together could explain how religion and economics work together. And religious beliefs especially beliefs in heaven, hell and life after death tend to increase economic growth. Meanwhile, Islam itself is closely related to economic growth, which makes it easier for muamalah activities, such as buying and selling and trading. More than that, there is a difference with other academic communities that religion is opium or poison for society. And third parties think that religion is an exogenous factor and that there is no causal relationship between religion and economic growth.

Strategi Pengelolaan Budidaya dalam Industri Udang: Tinjauan Produktivitas Budidaya Udang

Vannamei shrimp marketing and cultivation strategies highlight how entrepreneurs can take advantage of existing strengths and opportunities to maximize profits and business growth. Through SWOT analysis, the proposed strategy includes increasing seed production and quality, recruiting experts to increase production and promotion, as well as managing threats and weaknesses with effective strategies. This strategy aims to optimize market segmentation, targeting, positioning and marketing mix, with an emphasis on the importance of adapting to changing business conditions and active support from the government in overcoming regulatory obstacles. This study explores the economic and social impacts of vannamei shrimp farming in Ivory Coast villages, identifying factors that contribute to community well-being, including access to resources, work ethic, and economic motivation, as well as challenges faced, such as lack of financial support from local government . The recommendations given emphasize the importance of government support, improving farmer skills, and further research focusing on the welfare of shrimp farm workers. By implementing effective marketing strategies and paying attention to sustainable development and utilization of coastal and marine resources, this research proposes that vannamei shrimp cultivation can not only develop but also contribute significantly to the economic and social welfare of society.

Social Sciences (Miscellaneous): Categories of Morality and Ethics in Modern Dominant Socio-Philosophical Concepts

Annotation. This article is devoted to the analysis of the categories of morality and ethics in the modern socio-philosophical concepts dominating in the world. The work provides a comprehensive analysis of the concepts of "morality" and "ethics" as socio-philosophical categories and as phenomena of social reality. In particular, morality in the work is understood as a set of ideas accepted in a particular society (which can be formalized in the form of regulations, legal customs and judicial precedents, or reflected in traditions, folklore, linguistic culture and other stable forms of social communication) about possible and acceptable boundaries of human behavior and his relationship to the surrounding reality (primarily society, man and nature), through the prism of which a person manifests himself as a thinking being with freedom of internal choice. In turn, ethics in work is understood as the internal side of morality, which is formed in a person in the process of interiorization of his psyche, which is a set of ideas conscious and accepted by a given person about the possible and acceptable boundaries of his behavior, as well as about his relationship to the surrounding reality (material and the immaterial world). The article substantiates the concept of a dominant socio-philosophical concept and provides a system of features identifying it. The authors analyze current trends in the positioning of the concepts of "morality" and "ethics" in the main socio-philosophical concepts dominant in the modern world: neoliberalism; neoconservatism; liberalism; conservatism; neo-anarchism; neo-marxism; marxism (proletarian internationalism); anti-globalism; alter-globalism; global constitutionalism; Islamic radical fundamentalism; Shiism; Sunnism, traditional and Orthodox Judaism, Chabadism. The work substantiates the position that the processes of globalization, which currently cover all of humanity, lead to an extremely negative tendency to smooth out contradictions regarding the ideas of the dominant socio-philosophical concepts on the model of man within their framework, one of the typifying features of which is the formation in human society of a new morality (an anti-moral person), whose behavior and attitude to the surrounding reality is increasingly determined by the system of his desires and needs, which, in turn, are increasingly formed in a manipulative manner by the global managing elites represented by the global managing class, without having any relation to the real needs of both individual citizens and society as a whole, ensuring their preservation and full development as rational, self-aware and free individuals.

Insights from the lived experience of Buddhist ethics: implications for social work ethics education

ABSTRACT Ethics is largely dominated by European curriculum which includes Western moral theories such as deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, and care ethics. To decenter this dominant ethics curriculum, the present phenomenological study explored the moral lived experience of ethics for Korean Buddhist (male and female) monastics (N = 21). Using three-level qualitative coding, data were thematically analyzed. Findings revealed three overarching themes (1) the importance of the saṅgha and community care, (2) the presence of ethical tensions, and (3) ethics as a practice. Each theme had two sub-themes. The implications of these findings are discussed in the context of how these insights from the lived experience of Buddhist ethics may inform and advance social work ethics education beyond the Eurocentric curriculum.