The Role of Work Discipline in Mediating the Influence of Competency on Work Productivity in the Regional Finance and Asset Agency of North Sumatra Province

Abstract

 This study aims to analyze the influence of competence on work productivity with work discipline as an intervening variable in the Regional Finance and Assets Agency of North Sumatra Province. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method through the distribution of questionnaires to employees as 80 respondents. The research sample is determined by purposive sampling technique so that the data obtained is relevant to the focus of the research. The collected data is analyzed using path analysis to determine the direct and indirect influence between variables. The results of the study show that work discipline has a positive but not significant effect. Competence has a positive and significant effect on work productivity, as well as through work discipline. Work discipline also has a positive and significant effect on work productivity. In addition, competence through work discipline has a positive and significant effect on work productivity. Thus, work discipline plays a role as an intervening variable that mediates only competence on work productivity. These findings are expected to be considered by leaders in increasing work productivity through the implementation of competency improvement, as well as the implementation of good work discipline in the organizational environment.