Abstract :
This research aims to examine and analyze the mediation mechanism of the variable Love of Money on the influence of Perceived Corruption and unethical behavior on innovative work behavior. The researcher hypothesizes that the love of money plays a mediating role in the emergence of corrupt and unethical behavior in an employee's workplace, which can negatively impact innovative work behavior. The population of this study comprises all employees working in non-profit-oriented public sector organizations in the Boyolali District Government. The sample was determined using the indicator formula, resulting in a total of 230 respondents. Data collection was done through a questionnaire distributed via Google Form. The data analysis technique employed was the Partial Least Square (PLS) - Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach with the assistance of SmartPLS version 3 software. The research findings indicate that out of the seven hypotheses, only one was rejected, suggesting that the SEM analysis model of this study has a significant contribution. It was found that Love of Money and Unethical Behavior have a positive and significant impact on Employee Performance, while Perceived Corruption does not have a significant influence on Employee Performance. Both Perceived Corruption and Love of Money significantly influence Unethical Behavior. Additionally, Unethical Behavior mediates the significant impact of Perceived Corruption and Love of Money on Employee Performance.