Ethical Leadership and Employee Performance: A Case Study of Bushenyi Local Government, Uganda

This study explores the relationship between ethical leadership and employee performance within the context of Bushenyi local government in Uganda. Ethical leadership is crucial for integrating moral values into organizational practices, influencing employees' behavior, and ultimately impacting organizational performance. Using a cross-sectional research design and structured questionnaires, data was collected and analyzed to understand how ethical leadership influences employee performance. Findings suggest a significant relationship between ethical leadership, integrity, power sharing, and employee performance. The study underscores the importance of establishing performance standards and rewarding exemplary performance to enhance organizational effectiveness. These findings contribute to the literature on ethical leadership and provide practical insights for organizational management in improving employee performance. Keywords: Ethical Leadership, Employee Performance, Integrity, Power Sharing, Bushenyi Local Government, Uganda