PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DENGAN MOTIVASI SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI (Studi Pada PT WIKA WEGE KSO)

This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership style and work discipline on employee performance, with motivation as a mediating variable among employees of PT WIKA WEGE KSO. The research adopts a quantitative approach with an explanatory research design. The sample consists of 30 respondents who are permanent employees. The data analysis techniques used include instrument testing, path analysis, and mediation testing using the Sobel test. The results indicate that both leadership style and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Leadership style also significantly influences work motivation, as does work discipline. Furthermore, work motivation has a positive effect on employee performance. This study also proves that motivation mediates the effect of leadership style and work discipline on employee performance. Therefore, motivation plays a crucial role in bridging the influence of leadership and discipline on performance improvement.