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The Influence of Leadership and Work Discipline on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as a Mediator
Nur kholik, Sandi Nasrudin Wibowo
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- Nur kholik: Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati,, Indonesia
- Sandi Nasrudin Wibowo: Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati,, Indonesia
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Employee performance is a crucial factor in organizational success, especially in the manufacturing sector. This study aims to analyze the effect of leadership and work discipline on employee performance with work motivation as a mediator variable at PT. Dong Sheng Nusantara, Majalengka Regency. A quantitative approach with an explanatory design was used. A population of 135 employees was studied using a census method. Data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using PLS-SEM. The results showed that leadership had a positive and significant effect on employee performance (β=0.352; t=4.125; p<0.01), work discipline had a positive and significant effect on employee performance (β=0.295; t=3.748; p<0.01), leadership has a positive and significant effect on work motivation (β=0.576; t=4.171; p<0.01), work discipline does not have a significant effect on work motivation (β=0.258; t=1.865; p>0.05), work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance (β=0.258; t=2.964; p<0.01),. Work motivation significantly mediates the effect of leadership on employee performance (β=0.148; t=2.719; p<0.01). Work motivation does not mediate the effect of work discipline on employee performance (β=0.067; t=1.580; p>0.05). These findings imply that improving employee performance requires a structural approach through strengthening work discipline as well as a psychological approach through developing leadership that can motivate employees. Management is advised to strengthen leadership capacity, maintain a consistent disciplinary system, and design integrated motivation programs with leadership styles.
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Nur kholik
Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati,
Management Study Program, The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon City, West Java Province, Indonesia., Indonesia.
Sandi Nasrudin Wibowo
Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati,
Management Study Program, The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon City, West Java Province, Indonesia., Indonesia.
Article Identifiers
- Article Title: The Influence of Leadership and Work Discipline on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as a Mediator
- DOI: 10.59431/ijer.v6i1.735
- Publication Date: 2026-03-28
- Journal: Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER)
- Volume: 6
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 131-144
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| Volume: | 6 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Year: | 2026 |
| Published: | 2026-03-28 |
| Pages: | 131-144 |
| Section: | Articles |
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kholik, N., & Wibowo, S. N. (2026). The Influence of Leadership and Work Discipline on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as a Mediator. Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER), 6(1), 131-144. https://doi.org/10.59431/ijer.v6i1.735
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