Abstract:

Ethical leaders are a key factor in shaping the moral framework of an organization. Ethical leaders live within the paradigm of moral behavior. This ethical behavior can be used to set clear goals and build a base of followers who value honesty at work. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of ethical leadership behaviors on employee commitment through employee loyalty. Within the scope of the research, evaluations were made on the hypotheses established on 247 academic and administrative staff working at a state university. In the study, it was predicted that managers are role models in organizations, and they will guide employee loyalty through ethical leadership behaviors. As a result, it was predicted that they will positively affect the perception of employee commitment The results of the study revealed that ethical leadership behaviors have a positive effect on employee loyalty and work commitment, in addition, employee loyalty has a mediating role in the relationship between ethical leadership behaviors and commitment sub-dimensions.

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