Impact of Islamic Work Ethics on Job Satisfaction among Employees working in Islamic Banks of Sindh: The intervening role of organizational justice and moderating role of Cognitive Dissonance

Abstract

This research aims to assess the Islamic work ethics in the context of Islamic banks. Interestingly, research intends to observe the impact of Islamic work ethics on job satisfaction. The study has collected the primary data from employees working among Islamic banks of Sindh, Pakistan and it conations cross-sectional research design. This study is purely quantitative in nature. The quantitative data was collected, screened, securitized than it is coded in the SPSS software. A robust inferential technique, Structural equation modelling is being used to assess both measurement and structural models. The outcomes revealed that Islamic work ethics has positive and significant impact on job satisfaction among employee working in Islamic banks of Sindh. In addition, study confirms a mediation of organizational justice in between Islamic work ethics and job satisfaction. Lastly, study included cognitive dissonance as negative workplace element which dampens the positivity among employees, hence, cognitive dissonance moderates the relationship of Islamic work ethics and job satisfaction. The outcomes of this research are very significant and useful for top management of organizations to enhance the satisfaction level of employees.

Keywords: Islamic Work Ethics, Cognitive Dissonance, Justice, Satisfaction, SEM, SPSS