Impact of Ethical Leadership on Creative Work Performance: The Empirical Mediating Roles of Work Engagement and Attitude Toward Performing Wells in Construction Organizations in Pakistan

Abstract

According to grounded social exchange theory, this study examines ethical leadership's direct and indirect impact on worker’s creative performance. More specifically, this study will also investigate the intervening mediate roles of work engagement and employee’s attitudes towards performing well between Ethical leadership and Creative work performance. The study data was obtained through self-reporting survey questionnaires distributed to employees of construction organizations in Lahore, Pakistan. The findings supported that Ethical leadership directly relates to creative work performance. Furthermore, work engagement and attitude toward performing well positively relate to ethical leadership and creative work performance. The findings broaden our understanding of how factors such as a positive attitude, psychological states, and engagement at work may produce the worker’s performance and increase their potential for creative intellectual in implementing novel ideas at the workplace.

Philosophical Foundations of Fostering Inclusivity and Empowerment for Physically Challenged Individuals Through Ethical Leadership and Community Engagement in Underserved Areas in the U.S

“…In the context of promoting inclusivity and empowerment for individuals with physical challenges, ethical leadership can enhance prosocial behaviors and motivation among employees, both within the workplace and beyond, leading to a more inclusive and supportive environment (Wibawa & Takahashi, 2021). By fostering trust, ethical leadership can promote work engagement among individuals, including those with physical challenges, by creating a sense of belonging and shared ethical aspirations (Adawiyah et al, 2022;Saddique et al, 2023). Moreover, ethical leadership can indirectly impact performance and creativity by increasing employee engagement and organizational commitment (Mostafa & El-Motalib, 2018;Nejati et al, 2019).…”