Employee Perception Of The Influence Of Leadership, Motivation, And Work Spirit In Driving Performance: A Qualitative Study With A Focus On The Role Of Incentives In Pt. Pln Up3 Lubuk Pakam
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Transformational leadership style, motivation, work ethic, incentives, performanceAbstract
This study aims to explore employee perceptions of the influence of transformational leadership style, work motivation, and work ethic on employee performance, as well as the role of incentives as factors that strengthen these relationships. A qualitative approach was used in this study with a case study design at PT. PLN (Persero) UP3 Lubuk Pakam. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews with a number of employees from various work units, which were selected purposively. The findings of the study show that an inspiring and exemplary leadership style has a positive impact on employee morale and commitment. Intrinsic motivation such as a sense of responsibility and desire to contribute, as well as high morale, play a big role in driving performance improvement. In addition, incentives are perceived as a form of reward that strengthens loyalty and productivity. This study concludes that a combination of transformative leadership, personal motivation, work ethic, and incentive support contributes to the achievement of optimal performance. These results are expected to be a consideration in the development of managerial strategies based on a humanistic approach in the company environment.
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