The Influence of Leadership and Motivation on the Performance of Gowa Regency Trade and Industry Service Employees

Abstract

This study aims to determine the influence of leadership and motivation on the performance of employees of the Gowa Regency Trade and Industry Office. This research is a type of quantitative research. The sample used in this study as many as 35 respondentat the Gowa Regency Trade and Industry Office was obtained from questionnaires distributed with related to the problem studied. The results of this study show that the results of the t-test on leadership with a significant value (0.000 < 0.05) or a t-count value greater than the t-table (5.246 > 1.692) then there is a positive and significant effect on employee performance and motivation with a significance value (0.000 < 0.05) or a t-count value greater than the t-table (3.897 > 1.692) then there is a positive and significant influence on employee performance. This happens because employees feel sufficient in providing achievements or awards to employees, so there is an opportunity to advance and greatly affect employee performance. Consistent with interviews with employees who are a perfect fit for the office, higher-ranking employees said that they felt the company had a vision/mission that they wanted to achieve together, so they felt responsible for their duties.