The Influence of Ethical Leadership and Work Meaningfulness on Performance: Reviewing Work Engagement as a Mediator
Jeffrey Ivan Vincent, Riani Rachmawati, Ph.D.

Master of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia

Abstract

Individual or organizational performance is highly dependent on all organizational activities, policies, practices, practical management knowledge, and employee involvement. During the Covid19 pandemic, individuals / groups / institutions are required to change their previous lifestyles and behaviors. The challenge is for the banking sector to be competitive and take strategic steps to survive in all situations. One of the business strategies that the banking sector uses to sell products and services is the use of technology. These efforts are being made to efficiently and effectively meet customer needs and prioritize health issues during the Covid 19 pandemic. This also means transforming banking operations from traditional to digital. It is important for a leader to be a role model and be able to set an example. Employee evaluation of managers will provide an assessment of ethical leadership styles, because employees work closely with their superiors so that they know the behavior and performance of leaders. The level of work involvement possessed by individuals in a job is an important aspect that affects the quality of performance in their work environment. This quantitative study aims to examine the effect of ethical leadership and meaningful work on the performance of employees mediated by work engagement obtained through a questionnaire. The results of this study will be analyzed using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method.

Keywords: Ethical Leadership, Work Meaningfulness, Work Engagement, Performance

Topic: Organizational Behavior, Leadership and Human Resource Management