The effect of Islamic work ethics on innovation
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https://doi.org/10.13135/2421-2172/11290Keywords:
Islamic Work Ethics, Innovation, Quantitative Analysis, AlgeriaAbstract
The main purpose of this research is to identify the effect of Islamic work ethics and its dimensions, such as piety, sincerity, trust, responsibility, and cooperation, on innovation. The study adopts a quantitative research design. Data were collected using a structured five-point Likert-scale questionnaire from a sample of 142 valid responses at the SAIDAL Group in Algeria. The data were analyzed using simple and stepwise regression analysis in SPSS to test the research hypotheses. The results of the statistical analysis showed that Islamic work ethics have a significant effect on innovation. Specifically, the dimensions of Islamic work ethics: trust, cooperation, and sincerity; each has a significant effect on innovation. Among these, trust emerged as the most important factor affecting innovation, followed by cooperation and sincerity. This highlights the critical role that these ethical dimensions play in fostering an innovative environment within organizations that embrace Islamic work ethics.
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