The influence of leadership and work motivation on the work spirit of non-educational personnel at Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin Solok University
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52465/josre.v4i2.4Keywords:
Leadership, Work motivation, Work morale, Work spirit, Non-Educational personelAbstract
This study investigates the influence of leadership and work motivation on the morale of non-academic staff at Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin University, Solok. Employing a quantitative research design, the study utilized a total sampling technique involving 52 respondents. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The findings reveal that, when examined individually, leadership does not exert a significant effect on staff morale, whereas work motivation demonstrates a significant positive impact. However, when considered simultaneously, both leadership and work motivation collectively show a significant influence on morale. These results highlight the importance of fostering motivation while recognizing that leadership alone may not directly enhance morale, but in combination with motivation, it contributes meaningfully to the overall well-being and performance of non-academic staff.
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