The Impact of Leadership Ethics on Employee Performance in Enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

This study examines the impact of ethical leadership factors on employee performance within enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City, particularly in the context of post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Drawing from established theoretical foundations, the study proposes a conceptual model encompassing five dimensions of ethical leadership and their relationship with employee job performance. Quantitative data were collected from 210 office employees across various enterprises in the city. The analysis was conducted using SPSS 20.0 for Cronbach’s Alpha reliability testing, and SmartPLS 4.0 for PLS-SEM, along with AVE, HTMT, and VIF assessments. The findings indicate that respect for others, integrity, and justice have a statistically significant positive effect on employee performance. In contrast, the dimensions of serving others and building community did not show a significant impact. Based on these results, the study recommends that leaders prioritize cultivating a workplace grounded in respect, integrity, and fairness to enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness.