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This study aims to compare early and current research on work ethics and Islamic work ethics. The first was done among 300 managers of small and medium scale business in three provincial capital cities in West Java, South Sumatra and South Kalimantan, while Islamic work ethics was studied among employees of five Syariah Bank in Banda Aceh. The first use SPSS-s factor and Ward-s hierachy cluster methods found four clusters of managerial work patterns, while the recent study using SEM and PLS find significant model relating Islamic work ethic to transformational leadership and OCB. Comparing the two studies enrich the implementation of the research strategic and policies.