The Influence of Leadership and Work Discipline on Employee Performance at the River, Lake, and Crossing Transportation Polytechnic (Poltektrans SDP Palembang) NCEDs Mediated by Job Satisfaction

Muhammad Fajerin; Sulaiman Helmi; M Izman; Sholahuddin Sholahuddin

doi:10.55927/ajabm.v5i2.33

Authors

Muhammad Fajerin Bina Darma University
Sulaiman Helmi Bina Darma University
M Izman Bina Darma University
Sholahuddin Sholahuddin Bina Darma University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajabm.v5i2.33

Keywords:

Leadership, Work Discipline, Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction

Abstract

This study aims to analyze The Influence of Leadership and Work Discipline on Employee Performance at the River, Lake, and Crossing Transportation Polytechnic (POLTEKTRANS SDP PALEMBANG) is Mediated by Job Satisfaction. This study uses a quantitative approach. The number of samples was 74 respondents. Data analysis was carried out using the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The results of the study show that Leadership does not have a direct and significant effect on the performance of SDP Poltektrans employees. Work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Job satisfaction mediates the full influence of leadership on employee performance. Job satisfaction mediates significantly the influence of work discipline on employee performance.

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