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The Effect of Leadership Style, Work Discipline, and Motivation on Employee Performance via Satisfaction

2025-11-30
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Mochamad Noer Arafat Ombaier
Dr. Soetomo University, Indonesia
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Bambang Raditya Purnomo
Dr. Soetomo University, Indonesia
Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership style, work discipline, and work motivation on employee performance through employee satisfaction as an intervening variable.

Research Methodology: This study used a quantitative approach. The population and sample consisted of 71 respondents, namely, Kaimana Regency Education, Youth, and Sports Department employees. Multiple linear regression and the Sobel test were used for data analysis.

Results: Leadership style, work discipline, and work motivation positively and significantly influence employee performance, both directly and indirectly through employee satisfaction.

Conclusions: The study concludes that leadership style, work discipline, and work motivation have positive and significant effects on employee performance at the Kaimana Regency Education, Youth, and Sports Office. Additionally, employee satisfaction acts as an intervening variable, positively influencing performance and enhancing the impact of leadership, discipline, and motivation on employee outcomes.

Limitations: This study is limited to employees of the Education, Youth, and Sports Office in Kaimana Regency, which may restrict the generalizability of the findings. The research also relies on cross-sectional data and self-reported measures, which may be subject to bias or temporal limitations.

Contributions: The research provides empirical evidence on the importance of leadership, discipline, and motivation in improving employee performance, highlighting the mediating role of employee satisfaction. These findings can guide organizational strategies, HR policies, and leadership development programs in similar public sector institutions.

Employee Performance Job Satisfaction Leadership Style Work Discipline Work Motivation
How to Cite
Ombaier, M. N. A. ., & Purnomo, B. R. (2025). The Effect of Leadership Style, Work Discipline, and Motivation on Employee Performance via Satisfaction. Jurnal Bisnis, Ekonomi, Manajemen, Dan Kewirausahaan , 5(2), 57-68. https://doi.org/10.52909/jbemk.v5i1.240
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Ombaier, M. N. A. ., & Purnomo, B. R. (2025). The Effect of Leadership Style, Work Discipline, and Motivation on Employee Performance via Satisfaction. Jurnal Bisnis, Ekonomi, Manajemen, Dan Kewirausahaan , 5(2), 57-68. https://doi.org/10.52909/jbemk.v5i1.240
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