The current research investigated “the effect of Islamic work ethics on employee performance and counterproductive work behavior with job satisfaction as a moderator between Islamic work ethics and employee performance as well as counterproductive work behavior”. This study was conducted in light of the other-orientation theory. This is empirical, quantitative and survey-based research and data was collected from 350 employees of different banks in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Analysis of the data was done using SPSS and AMOS and hypotheses were tested through the regression analysis process. Results indicated that Islamic work ethics have a positive relationship with Employee performance and a negative relationship with Counterproductive Work Behavior. The result of the research indicated that management and responsible authorities should promote Islamic work ethics among employees in order to enhance their satisfaction and high performance.

Keywords: Islamic work ethics; Job Satisfaction; Employee Performance; Counterproductive work behavior; Other Orientation Theory

https://doi.org/10.56249/ijbr.03.01.35