H., Hartini and A., Fakhrorazi and Ahmad Jasmi, Muhamad Fairuz and Fernando, Yudi and Khamis, Kamarul Azman (2024) Social intelligence and individual work performance: a mediator model of islamic work ethics. International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 34 (2). pp. 235-257. ISSN 17510252

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Abstract

The application of Islamic work ethics, especially in Islamic countries, has gained considerable attention among scholars further to analyse this variable’s influence on various work outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between social intelligence (SQ) and individual work performance (IWP) with the mediating role of Islamic work ethics (IWEs) among Malaysian public service employees. The primary data were gathered from respondents using a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 450 questionnaires were distributed, and 174 were usable for further investigation. The purposive sampling method was applied to select the respondents. In analysing the data, we used the PLS-SEM, and the results show that IWE partially mediates the relationship between individual work performance and SQ. The findings provide insight into the critical role of IWE and SQ in improving employee’s work performance. Thus, public service organisations in Malaysia should provide positive reinforcements for learning and improving IWE and SQ in the workplace

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic Work Ethics, Social Intelligence, Work Performance, Malaysian public employees
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Divisions:	School of International Studies
Depositing User:	Mr. Izhar Hj. Hashim
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2026 05:02
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2026 05:02
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/35281

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