Employee integrity is an important element in having a smooth operation in any organization. This study will explore the factors influencing the integrity levels of civil servants in Terengganu. Understanding the complex interactions between individual and organizational elements are crucial, particularly during a time when integrity within public service institutions is paramount. The objective of this study is to discover the influence level of integrity among civil servants in Terengganu. This is a correlation study focusing on the relationship between individual, organizational, situational, and level of integrity among the civil servants. This research was conducted using non-probability convenience sampling. A questionnaire was distributed to 137 civil servants in Terengganu. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked, and responses were collected and analyzed via SPSS software. The analysis and research findings showed that individual, organizational, situational have a positively significant relationship with the level of integrity among the civil servants in Terengganu. The result supported the hypotheses and was accepted. This study aims to shed light on the complex dynamics that either help or hinder the organization’s efforts to cultivate ethical behaviour by exposing the underlying factors that influence the integrity of civil servants. Results from this study are intended to guide practice and policy, providing civil servants and other organizations dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity in their business practices with valuable insights.
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