The Influence Of Work Ethic On Employee Performance Through The Work Motivation Of YPK Merauke High School Employees

Authors

  • Maria Asna Master of Management Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Artha Bodhi Iswara, Indonesia
  • Dewi Yustiana Master of Management Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Artha Bodhi Iswara, Indonesia
  • Yosa Endriatmoko Master of Management Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Artha Bodhi Iswara, Indonesia
  • Sari Handayani Master of Management Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Artha Bodhi Iswara, Indonesia
  • A'isy Fiklil Nafisah Master of Management Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Artha Bodhi Iswara, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59971/meta-journal.v2i7.357

Keywords:

Work ethic, Work Motivation, Employee Performance, Education, SEM-PLS

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of work ethic on employee performance, either directly or through work motivation as a mediating variable at SMA YPK Merauke. Employee performance is an important factor in achieving quality education, so it needs to be improved through strengthening work ethic and motivation. Work ethic is understood as a positive attitude and responsibility towards work, while work motivation refers to internal and external drives that affect an individual's work ethic. This study uses a quantitative approach with a population of 105 employees, and the sampling technique is carried out in saturated samples. The data analysis technique used is Partial Least Square (PLS) with the help of SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of the study show that work ethic has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, both directly and indirectly through work motivation. Work motivation has been proven to be a mediating variable that strengthens the relationship between work ethic and employee performance. These findings provide practical implications for school management to improve employee performance through the development of a work ethic and effective work motivation.

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Published

2025-10-31

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Asna, M., Yustiana, D., Endriatmoko, Y., Handayani, S., & Nafisah, A. F. (2025). The Influence Of Work Ethic On Employee Performance Through The Work Motivation Of YPK Merauke High School Employees. Management, Economics, Trade, and Accounting Journal (META-JOURNAL), 3(1), 321–334. https://doi.org/10.59971/meta-journal.v2i7.357

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