THE ROLE OF WORK ETHICS IN THE INFLUENCE OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the role of work ethics in relation to Ethical Leadership Type and Integrity Leadership Type, as well as their impact on employee performance at Terminal Type A (TTA) of BPTD Class II East Java Ministry of Land Transportation. This research adopts a quantitative approach, using a survey method to collect data from employees at Terminal Type A (TTA) under BPTD Class II East Java. The study sample consists of 330 respondents, selected randomly from both Operational and Administrative staff as well as Supervisors of the Service Unit (WASATPEL) at Terminal Type A (TTA) of BPTD Class II East Java. The data were analyzed using regression techniques to examine the relationships between variables. The results indicate that there is no indirect effect of ethical leadership on employee performance through work ethics, as evidenced by an indirect effect value of 0.0092, which is smaller than the direct effect value of 0.092. There is a direct effect of integrity leadership on employee performance through work ethics, as indicated by an indirect effect value of 0.796, which is greater than the direct effect value of 0.310. In conclusion, integrity leadership and work ethics are key factors in improving employee performance, while ethical leadership style do not have a significant direct or indirect impact on employee performance.