Exploring Mediating Impact of Ethical Leadership and Political Behavior on the Interplay between Work Ethic Climate and Job Satisfaction at Middle Technical University
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51173/tjms.v2i1.13Keywords:
Ethical leadership, Job satisfaction, Political behavior, Work ethic climate, ethical behaviors.Abstract
This study explores the mediating role of ethical leadership and political behavior in affecting the correlation between work ethic climate and job satisfaction at Middle Technical University. For this purpose, a descriptive correlational research design was utilized to examine the intended outcomes. For collecting the required data, a thirty-item questionnaire was developed to assess the predictions defined by the research topic. Reviewing the existing literature and specialist opinion in organizational psychology was the basis for designing the questionnaire. Subsequently, the questionnaire was pilot-tested to examine the targeted questions' clarity, usefulness, and relevance. The final questionnaire comprised 30 Likert-scale items administered online to 180 randomly selected employees working at Middle Technical University. Data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using structural equation modeling, Smart PLS, and Pearson correlation coefficient formula. The findings revealed that ethical and political leadership significantly positively affect the relationship between work ethic climate and job satisfaction. The results may have important implications for professional practices, employee well-being, and organizational performance.
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