Impact of Ethical Leadership on Task Performance and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Moderating Role of Islamic Work Ethics

  • Muhammad Qasim International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Tahir Hussain Rizvi International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Irshad The University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29145/jmr/72/070206
Keywords: ethical leadership, Islamic work ethics, organizational citizenship behavior, task performance

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of ethical leadership on task performance and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), with the boundary condition of Islamic work ethics (IWE). Data were collected from 200 employees working in the public and private sector organizations in Islamabad, Pakistan. The data were analyzed through SPSS. The collected data revealed that ethical leadership has a positive and significant influence on task performance and OCB. Furthermore, IWE was also found a significant moderator by enhancing the relationship of ethical leadership and both the outcome variables. It concluded that ethical leadership sets the tone for the employees for improving their task performance and OCB. Additionally, Islamic work ethics can also enhance the positive outcomes of ethical leadership. 

Published
2020-12-31
How to Cite
Qasim, M., Rizvi, T., & Irshad, M. (2020). Impact of Ethical Leadership on Task Performance and Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Moderating Role of Islamic Work Ethics. Journal of Management and Research, 7(2), 166-193. https://doi.org/10.29145/jmr/72/070206
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2020): Volume 7, Issue 2, 2020
Section
Articles

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