Ethical Leadership, Ethical Climate and Integrity Violation: A Comparative Study in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the relationship among ethical leadership, climate and integrity violation local government two countries, Saudi Arabia Malaysia. Past studies indicate that leadership influenced government. However, were mostly conducted in Western countries. Given lack comparative Muslim-oriented we intend fill gap by building upon previous on between used survey collect data from authorities nations. PLS-SEM was analyze data. findings demonstrated not significant for Malaysians. Thus, assumption supported. By contrast, showed a different result violation; negatively significant. Hence, supported participants. In regard climate, results reveal Malaysia Saudi, significantly influence violation. both countries are useful practical development as provide information safeguard against also contribute social implications educating organizations toward role preventing addition, contributes growing interest studies.