THE ROLE OF WORKPLACE ETHICS AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN DYNAMIC ECONOMIES.

Abstract

Ethical practices in the workplace and workforce commitment is a vital determinant of firm’s performance in rapidly changing economies characterized by rapid pace of uncertainty. This paper explores the interplay between ethical workplace practices and workforce commitment, relying on secondary data from journals and policy documents. The study highlighted the dimensions of ethical practices in workplace as integrity, fairness, transparency, accountability, and respect and dignity shows how they influence key elements of workforce commitment such as vigor, dedication, absorption, commitment, and discretionary effort. The findings suggest that ethical climates not only strengthen trust and psychological safety but also strengthens employee’s willingness to contribute innovatively and sustainably, even in volatile milieu. The study underscores that workforce commitment serves as a mediating mechanism through which ethical practices translate into adaptive strength organisational outcomes, including adaptability, innovation capacity, sustainability, and stakeholder trust. By synthesizing existing evidence, the paper contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of how organisations in rapidly changing economies can leverage ethical values to strengthen engagement and achieve long-term competitiveness. The review concludes with implications for managers and policymakers stressing the need for continuous reinforcement of ethical standards and the design of engagement strategies that align with evolving economic realities.