The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia

This study explores the mediating role of work motivation in the relationships between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among employees in service companies in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey of 382 employees from various courier service companies, the research e...

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Main Authors: Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa, Abdullah, Haslinda, Rosnon, Mohd Roslan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120112/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120112/1/120112.pdf
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author Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Abdullah, Haslinda
Rosnon, Mohd Roslan
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description This study explores the mediating role of work motivation in the relationships between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among employees in service companies in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey of 382 employees from various courier service companies, the research employs established instruments to measure the constructs. The results indicate that work ethics and workload are significant predictors of work commitment, with work motivation serving as a crucial mediator. Employees with strong work ethics and manageable workloads are more likely to be motivated and committed to their organizations. This highlights the importance of fostering ethical work environments, balancing workloads, and enhancing employee motivation to improve organizational commitment. Practical strategies suggested include implementing ethical training programs, managing workloads effectively, and providing intrinsic and extrinsic motivational incentives. In conclusion, the study provides empirical evidence on the mediating role of work motivation in the relationships between work ethics, workload, and work commitment. By understanding these dynamics, organizations can develop targeted strategies to foster a committed and motivated workforce, ultimately improving organizational performance and sustainability. These findings offer valuable insights for both academics and practitioners in employee engagement and organizational development.
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spelling upm-1201122025-09-23T07:05:41Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120112/ The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Abdullah, Haslinda Rosnon, Mohd Roslan This study explores the mediating role of work motivation in the relationships between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among employees in service companies in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey of 382 employees from various courier service companies, the research employs established instruments to measure the constructs. The results indicate that work ethics and workload are significant predictors of work commitment, with work motivation serving as a crucial mediator. Employees with strong work ethics and manageable workloads are more likely to be motivated and committed to their organizations. This highlights the importance of fostering ethical work environments, balancing workloads, and enhancing employee motivation to improve organizational commitment. Practical strategies suggested include implementing ethical training programs, managing workloads effectively, and providing intrinsic and extrinsic motivational incentives. In conclusion, the study provides empirical evidence on the mediating role of work motivation in the relationships between work ethics, workload, and work commitment. By understanding these dynamics, organizations can develop targeted strategies to foster a committed and motivated workforce, ultimately improving organizational performance and sustainability. These findings offer valuable insights for both academics and practitioners in employee engagement and organizational development. Human Resources Management Academic Research Society 2024-08-17 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/120112/1/120112.pdf Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa and Abdullah, Haslinda and Rosnon, Mohd Roslan (2024) The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (8). ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/22577/The-Mediating-Role-of-Work-Motivation-in-the-Relationship-Between-Work-Ethics-Workload-and-Work-Commitment-among-Service-Company-Employees-in-KLANG-Valley-Malaysia 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i8/22577
spellingShingle Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Abdullah, Haslinda
Rosnon, Mohd Roslan
The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia
title The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia
title_full The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia
title_fullStr The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia
title_short The mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in Klang Valley, Malaysia
title_sort mediating role of work motivation in the relationship between work ethics, workload, and work commitment among service company employees in klang valley, malaysia
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