The Impact Of Ethical Leadership On Work Engagement: The Mediating Effect Of Workplace Spirituality

Abstract

The importance of workplace spirituality has become increasingly vital in the period of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Recognising and addressing the spiritual needs of employees is crucial to effectively managing the impact of technological developments on work and organisational operations. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of ethical leadership on the development of workplace spirituality and work engagement in the workplace. Furthermore, we examine the impact of workplace spirituality on mediating the relationship between EL and WE. The data was collected from a sample of 480 individuals belonging to Generation Y who work in different industries, using the convenience sampling technique. The findings confirm that when leaders exhibit ethical behaviour, which encompasses honesty, integrity, and fairness, it fosters a sense of significance and direction (workplace spirituality) among employees. The heightened level of spirituality in the workplace ultimately results in increased levels of intrinsic motivation and engagement among employees. This research states that workplace spirituality mediates the connection between ethical leadership and work engagement.