Model of Khaadimul Integrity Leadership in Improving Organizational Performance

Abstract

This study investigates the mediating role of Khaadimul Integrity Leadership in the relationship between management competence and organizational performance in Private Universities under LLDIKTI Region VI, Central Java, Indonesia. While transformational, authentic, and spiritual leadership have been extensively studied, there is a need to contextualize leadership models based on Islamic values that emphasize service and integrity. The Khaadimul Integrity Leadership model, grounded in the concept of servant leadership in Islam, is proposed as a unique construct to address this theoretical and contextual gap. A quantitative approach utilizing SEM-PLS was employed with 273 respondents. The results indicate that management competence significantly impacts organizational performance, and Khaadimul Integrity Leadership partially mediates this relationship. This model contributes to enhancing the leadership literature, particularly in higher education governance with a focus on spiritual-ethical integration.