SENTRALISASI
Vol. 15 No. 3 (2026): September

Unlocking Innovative Work Behavior Through Ethical Leadership: The Role of Thriving at Work Among Coffee Shop Employees in Yogyakarta

Rini Juni Astuti (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta)
Irawan Andi Kuncoro (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Ethical Leadership on Innovative Work Behavior through Thriving at Work as a mediating variable among coffee shop employees in Yogyakarta. This study used a quantitative approach with a purposive sampling method with 133 respondents. Data were analyzed using the Smart-PLS 4.0 application. The results show that Ethical Leadership has a positive and significant influence on Innovative Work Behavior. In addition, Thriving at Work mediates the influence of ethical leadership on innovative work behavior, which is accepted and has a positive direction of influence. This study provides empirical evidence regarding the mediating role of Thriving at Work in strengthening the influence of Ethical Leadership on Innovative Work Behavior, especially in the context of the coffee shop industry. The results of this study can be used as an illustration and guideline for decision considerations to be taken by companies or managers. The development of ethical leadership has a positive influence on innovative work behavior and thriving at work.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sentralisasi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

entralisasi (Journal of Economic Science/Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Ekonomi)is scientific peer-reviewed journal published by faculty of Economic, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong, Indonesia. Since estabilished in 2012, Sentralisasi is intended to provide a medium for dissemination of original and quality ...