Adaptive Performance Unleashed: The Influence of Ethical Leadership and Goal Orientation through Creative Self-Efficacy

Abstract

The present study seeks to investigate the influence of ethical leadership and goal orientation on adaptive performance, with self-efficacy serving as a mediating variable. Data were gathered from 65 women entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises in Pakistan. The subsequent study employed a descriptive technique as its research methodology. The proposed model was initially evaluated, followed by the execution of the measurement model and route analysis. The study investigates the considerable positive correlation between ethical leadership and adaptive performance, while also demonstrating the partial mediation of self-efficacy. The present study has examined the theoretical and practical implications for female entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The discussion also addressed specific research constraints at the conclusion.