The Influence Of Ethical Leadership On Corporate Performance Mediated By Corporate Entrepreneur Competency On Finance Companies In Indonesia

Didi Hartono; Bahtiar Usman; Deasy Aseanty

doi:10.55227/ijhess.v4i4.1448

Authors

Didi Hartono Trisakti University
Bahtiar Usman Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University, Indonesia
Deasy Aseanty Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v4i4.1448

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to examine the influence of ethical leadership on corporate performance mediated by corporate entrepreneur competency in finance companies in Indonesia. The research uses a quantitative approach with cross-sectional primary data collection, namely one-time data collection taken in August 2024. Respondents were 270 people at the managerial level from the head of the branch office to one level below the board of directors. The collected data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with AMOS software version 23. The results of the study show that managers in finance companies have and practice ethical leadership with high ethical standards. Managers have high corporate entrepreneur competency and good corporate performance conditions in the industry. The results of the hypothesis test are all supported which shows the positive influence of ethical leadership on corporate performance directly or indirectly through corporate entrepreneur competency as mediation. This research contributes to the development of the theory of corporate entrepreneur competency as mediation. Managerial implications can be used in implementing and developing corporate entrepreneur competency and ethical leadership of managers so that they are better able to find potential, business opportunities, industry competitiveness and ethics in running a business. This research contributes to the development of the theory of corporate entrepreneur competency as mediation. Managerial implications can be used in implementing and developing corporate entrepreneur competency and ethical leadership of managers so that they are better able to find potential, business opportunities, industry competitiveness and ethics in running a business.

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