The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Work Ethic among Employees at the Padang Bulan Selayang II Subdistrict Office, Medan

Authors

  • Novia Zahra S Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi
  • Kiki Farida Ferine Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi

Keywords:

Transformational Leadership, Work Ethic, Public Sector Organization

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of Transformational Leadership on Work Ethic among employees at the Padang Bulan Selayang II Subdistrict Office, Medan. The study employed a quantitative explanatory research design using a saturated sampling technique, involving the entire population of 70 employees as respondents. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 25.0, including validity and reliability tests, descriptive statistics, simple linear regression analysis, the coefficient of determination (R²), and t-tests. Instrument testing confirmed that all questionnaire items were valid, while reliability testing showed Cronbach’s Alpha values of 0.89 for Transformational Leadership and 0.85 for Work Ethic, both exceeding the minimum threshold of 0.60, indicating strong internal consistency. The regression analysis produced the equation Y = 0.842 + 0.781X, demonstrating that Transformational Leadership has a positive and significant effect on Work Ethic (B = 0.781, t = 9.182, p = 0.000). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.540) indicated that 54.0% of the variance in Work Ethic was explained by Transformational Leadership. In conclusion, the findings confirm that Transformational Leadership has a significant and positive influence on employees’ Work Ethic. These results highlight the crucial role of effective leadership in shaping employees’ attitudes, discipline, and commitment to their work. Strengthening transformational leadership practices can therefore serve as a strategic approach to enhancing organizational effectiveness in the public sector.

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