Analysis of Employee Performance Improvement Based on Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Imposed Discipline with Empowering Leadership As a Moderating Variable

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Imposed Discipline with Empowering Leadership as Moderating Variables on Employee Performance Improvement. This type of research is associative quantitative research, namely research that aims to determine the influence or relationship between two or more variables with a quantitative approach that analyzes data with statistical tools in the form of numbers. The population in this study were all 425 employees of PT. Jasa Raharja in the Sumatra region, with a sample of 206 respondents obtained through the Slovin formula. Data collection was carried out using a closed questionnaire distributed personally, using a five-point Likert scale from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree". Data analysis was carried out using the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results of the study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence between the Intrinsic Motivation variable on Employee Performance at PT. Jasa Raharja throughout the Sumatra region, there is a positive and significant influence between the Self-Imposed Discipline variable on Employee Performance at PT. Jasa Raharja throughout the Sumatra region, there is a positive and significant influence between the Intrinsic Motivation variable on Employee Performance at PT. Jasa Raharja throughout the Sumatra region with Empowering Leadership as a moderating variable, and there is a positive and significant influence between the Self-Imposed Discipline variable on Employee Performance at PT. Jasa Raharja throughout the Sumatra region with Empowering Leadership as a moderating variable. This research contributes to strengthening understanding of the importance of enhancing intrinsic motivation, discipline, and leadership strengths on employee performance as a means of driving the achievement of company targets. The findings also offer practical implications for companies in designing communication and education strategies for employees.