THE INFLUENCE OF WORK DISCIPLINE AND WORK ETHIC ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT. JAYA MASAWAN PUTRA SEJAHTERA PALEMBANG

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This study examines the influence of work discipline and work ethic on employee performance at PT. Jaya Masawa Putra Sejahtera Palembang. Human resource management is essential in improving organizational performance, as employees are strategic assets in achieving company goals. Employee performance may be affected by factors such as work discipline, which reflects compliance with company rules, and work ethic, which reflects enthusiasm and responsibility in completing tasks. The purpose of this study is to analyze the partial and simultaneous effects of work discipline and work ethic on employee performance. This research used a quantitative approach with a survey method conducted from April to July 2024. The population consisted of 95 employees. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and questionnaires that had passed validity and reliability tests. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results show that work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, with a significance value of 0.001. Work ethic also has a positive and significant effect, with a significance value of 0.013. Simultaneously, work discipline and work ethic significantly affect employee performance, with an F value of 67.333 and a significance value of 0.000. The coefficient of determination shows that both variables explain 73.5% of employee performance variation. These findings indicate that improving discipline and strengthening work ethic can enhance employee performance. Therefore, the company should strengthen supervision, enforce work regulations, and promote a positive work culture