Ethical Leadership And Voice Behavior: Mediating Psychological Safety And Ethical Culture

Haznil Zainal; Agustin Basriani; Adi Rahmat; Elmi Yadi

doi:10.24912/jm.v27i3.1448

Authors

Haznil Zainal Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Persada Bunda, Pekanbaru,
Agustin Basriani Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Persada Bunda, Pekanbaru
Adi Rahmat Department of Management, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru
Elmi Yadi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Persada Bunda, Pekanbaru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24912/jm.v27i3.1448

Keywords: Ethical Leadership; Voice Behaviour; Ethical Culture; Psychological Safety.

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the role of organizational ethical culture and psychological safety in moderating the relationship between ethical leadership and lecturers' voice conduct. The study hypothesis is investigated with WarpPLS software employing descriptive analysis, confirmatory and structural equation modelling (SEM). This survey included 196 economic instructors from ten private universities in Pekanbaru. Organizational ethical culture, psychological safety, and faculty voice conduct were positively connected to Ethical Leadership (EL). Using one's voice is related to Ethical Culture (EC) and Psychological Safety (PS). EC and PS mediate the relationship between EL and Voice Behaviour (VB). EC and PS mitigate the effect on the link between ethics and PS.

Author Biographies

Haznil Zainal, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Persada Bunda, Pekanbaru,

haznilzainal1@gmail.com

Agustin Basriani, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Persada Bunda, Pekanbaru

agustin.basriani@gmail.com

Adi Rahmat, Department of Management, Universitas Lancang Kuning, Pekanbaru

adirahmat@unilak.ac.id

Elmi Yadi, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Persada Bunda, Pekanbaru

elmiyadi90@gmail.com

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