Improving Employee Performance through Ethical Leadership and Intrinsic Motivation PT Anugerah Samudera Madanindo
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the improvement of company employee performance through Ethical Leadership of PT Anugerah Samudera Madaindo, as well as to test the mediating role of intrinsic motivation in the relationship. The research method used is quantitative with a causal research design approach. The research sample amounted to 50 employees of PT Anugerah Samudera Madaindo in 2026. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of WarpPLS software. The results of the study indicate that Ethical Leadership has a significant effect on Employee Performance. Ethical Leadership has a significant effect on Intrinsic Motivation. In addition, intrinsic motivation is proven to play a role as a mediator in the relationship between Ethical Leadership and employee performance. These findings emphasize the importance of Ethical Leadership and intrinsic motivation in improving employee performance of PT Anugerah Samudera Madaindo. This study provides theoretical and practical contributions for leaders in the divisions they lead so that employee productivity and performance can be improved.
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