WORKING ETHICS AND THEIR ROLE IN IMPROVING JOB PERFORMANCES OF HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the role of work ethics in improving employees' job performance in non-governmental healthcare institutions in Iraq. It also aimed to provide recommendations for these institutions to enhance their understanding of the relationship between work ethics and job performance. The data was collected from a random sample of 411 employees in Iraqi non-governmental healthcare institutions to achieve the study's objectives. The survey was used as a tool for data collection, processing, and analysis using the statistical program smart-PLS. The study yielded several significant results, including a high commitment to work ethics among employees in non-governmental institutions. High level of job performance among employees in non-governmental institutions. A statistically significant relationship between work ethics and improved job performance in non-governmental institutions. Work ethics are significantly influenced by the following variables: obeying laws and regulations, fairness and responsibility, and teamwork. The study helps the regulators make regulations for attaining high job performance using practical work ethics.