Dynamics Of Islamic Leadership And Work Ethics In Forming Engagement And Helping Behavior Through Workplace Happiness

Abstract

Every organization strives to create a productive, harmonious work environment that encourages positive employee behavior. This study aims to analyze the influence of Islamic Leadership and Islamic Work Ethics on Helping Behavior and Work Engagement through the mediating role of Workplace Happiness. The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The sample consisted of employees from various organizations, and the data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (SEM- PLS). The findings reveal that both Islamic Leadership and Islamic Work Ethics have a positive and significant impact on Helping Behavior and Work Engagement. Moreover, Workplace Happiness was found to mediate the relationship between Islamic Leadership and Islamic Work Ethics with both outcome variables. These results indicate that Islamic leadership and Islamic work ethics not only enhance motivation and engagement but also strengthen employee happiness, which in turn encourages helping behavior among colleagues. This study supports the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) Theory, which states that personal and job resources can increase motivation, engagement, and positive work behavior. The research provides a foundation for organizations to develop Islamic leadership training programs, reinforce Islamic work ethics, and design strategies to improve workplace happiness in order to build a more productive, harmonious, and sustainable work environment.