Exploring the Influence of Islamic Work Ethics on Islamic Banks’ Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Social Capital

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine the role of Islamic work ethics on Islamic bank performance along with the mediating role of organization social capital. The relationship between Islamic work ethics, organization social capital and Islamic bank performance was examined by testing four hypotheses. A survey was carried out to collect data from bank employees. It is observed that Islamic work ethics has positive effect on Islamic bank performance. Furthermore, Islamic work ethics has positive role to enhance organization social capital. The results obtained through the analysis confirm that social capital positively mediates the stated relationship. This study further advances the understanding by findings the role of employee’s social capital to strengthen the role of Islamic work ethics to enchasing Islamic banks performance.