Ethical Leadership and Employee Performance: A Systematic Literature Review of HRM Perspectives

Fahmi Amirulloh Anwar

doi:10.62207/k38p4134

Authors

Fahmi Amirulloh Anwar Universitas Primagraha, Serang, Banten Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62207/k38p4134

Keywords:

Ethical Leadership, Employee Performance, Generational Differences

Abstract

Ethical leadership plays an important role in influencing employee performance and organizational outcomes. Although much research indicates the positive impact of ethical leadership, there is a gap in understanding of differences in perceptions by generation. This research aims to explore how ethical leadership influences employee performance in various generations using the systematic literature review method and the PRISMA approach. The research results show that ethical leadership not only improves employee performance and job satisfaction, but also improves organizational outcomes by promoting an ethical culture and engagement. The implications of these findings suggest the need to implement ethical leadership tailored to the needs of different generations to maximize employee performance and organizational effectiveness.

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