Examining Impact of Islamic Work Ethic on Task Performance: Mediating Effect of Psychological Capital and a Moderating Role of Ethical Leadership

Muhammad Qasim (), Muhammad Irshad (), Mehwish Majeed () and Syed Tahir Hussain Rizvi ()
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Muhammad Qasim: International Islamic University
Muhammad Irshad: National University of Modern Languages
Mehwish Majeed: International Islamic University
Syed Tahir Hussain Rizvi: International Islamic University

Journal of Business Ethics, 2022, vol. 180, issue 1, No 16, 283-295

Abstract: Abstract The twenty-first century has seen an increase in ethical misconduct at the workplace, highlighting the need to stimulate discussion on the role of work ethics. The objective of the current study is to extend the literature on work ethics by examining the role of Islamic work ethic in enhancing the task performance of employees. The current study proposes that psychological capital mediates the relationship between Islamic work ethic and task performance. It is also proposed that ethical leadership might act as a boundary condition that boosts the positive relationship between Islamic work ethic and psychological capital. Data were collected in three-time lags from employees working in the service sector of Pakistan (N = 218) through the questionnaire. The results supported the mediation and moderation hypothesis, confirming that psychological capital mediates the relationship between Islamic work ethic and task performance. Ethical leadership moderates the relationship between Islamic work ethic and psychological capital. The results offer implications for theory and practice. Limitations and future research directions are also discussed.

Keywords: Islamic work ethic; Psychological capital; Ethical leadership; Task performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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