Social intelligence and individual work performance: a mediator model of Islamic work ethics

H. Hartini, A. Fakhrorazi, Muhamad Fairuz Ahmad Jasmi, Yudi Fernando and Kamarul Azman Khamis

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2024, vol. 34, issue 2, 235-257

Abstract: The application of Islamic work ethics, especially in Islamic countries, has gained considerable attention among scholars further to analyse this variable's influence on various work outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between social intelligence (SQ) and individual work performance (IWP) with the mediating role of Islamic work ethics (IWEs) among Malaysian public service employees. The primary data were gathered from respondents using a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 450 questionnaires were distributed, and 174 were usable for further investigation. The purposive sampling method was applied to select the respondents. In analysing the data, we used the PLS-SEM, and the results show that IWE partially mediates the relationship between individual work performance and SQ. The findings provide insight into the critical role of IWE and SQ in improving employee's work performance. Thus, public service organisations in Malaysia should provide positive reinforcements for learning and improving IWE and SQ in the workplace.

Keywords: Islamic work ethics; IWEs; social intelligence; work performance; Malaysian public employees. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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