Implementation of Ethical Leadership in Supporting the Performance of Employees in the Setiabudi Subdistrict of South Jakarta Administrative City

Abstract

This research focuses on the application of ethical leadership in Setiabudi District, South Jakarta, and its implications for civil servant performance and the quality of public services. In this research, ethical leadership is defined as a leadership pattern based on moral principles, ethics, and integrity, which aligns with the concept of ethical leadership and the values ​​of BerAKHLAK for Civil Servants. The research approach used is qualitative with a narrative method, where data is collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies to explore the experiences and views of informants. The research findings indicate that the practice of ethical leadership in Setiabudi District is realized through increased community involvement, the application of the principle of openness, and the strengthening of the values ​​of honesty, responsibility, empathy, and concern in governance. Community involvement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of policies contributes to increased public trust and improved service quality. However, the implementation of ethical leadership still faces several obstacles, including pressure from political interests, the dynamics of organizational culture, and oversight mechanisms that are not yet optimally implemented.