The Implementation of Islamic Values in Improving the Quality of Employee Performance in Workplace

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Islamic values in improving the quality of employee performance. The total of 138 questionnaires was distributed to the employee of Muslim restaurants in East Java, Indonesia. The data is analyzed by using Smart-PLS and Sobel. The results show that Islamic values are proven to increase the employee satisfaction and performance. The business implication of this study is management need to ensure that the employees are actively involved in the application of moral and Islamic values in their workplace with the support of the leader. Islamic values in this case are Islamic work ethics, Islamic leadership and Islamic job satisfaction.


 


 


Keywords: Islamic values, Islamic leadership, Islamic work ethics, Islamic job satisfaction, Islamic employee performance

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