Work Discipline and Work Environment in an Effort to Improve the Performance of Civil Servants in Indramayu Regency
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https://doi.org/10.61455/sicopus.v4i02.548Keywords:
work discipline, employee performance, work environment, human resource management, productivityAbstract
Objective: This study aims to analyze the influence of work discipline and work environment on improving the performance of civil servants in Indramayu Regency, considering that employee performance is a key factor in achieving effective governance and public service quality. Theoretical framework: This research is grounded in human resource management theory, which emphasizes that employee performance is influenced by behavioral factors, such as discipline, and environmental factors, such as workplace conditions. Literature review: Previous studies indicate inconsistent findings regarding the effect of work discipline on performance, while other studies confirm the positive role of the work environment in enhancing productivity. Methods: This study employs a quantitative approach with an associative design, involving a sample of 100 civil servants selected through simple random sampling from a population of 9,807 employees, using questionnaires with a Likert scale, and analyzed through multiple linear regression using SPSS. Results: The findings reveal that both work discipline and work environment have a positive and significant effect on employee performance, with work discipline having a more dominant influence, and the model explaining 75.9% of performance variation (Adjusted R² = 0.759). Implications: These results imply that strengthening discipline and creating a conducive work environment are essential strategies for improving employee productivity and organizational effectiveness. Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in its integrative and contextual approach in examining both variables simultaneously within the local government setting of Indramayu Regency, providing empirical evidence that contributes to the development of human resource management studies in the public sector.
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