International Journal of Management and Education in Human Development

Study of Sectoral Superior Products in Southeast Sulawesi Province

2025-11-17T00:15:11+07:00

order to accelerate development in Southeast Sulawesi Province, and (2) studying and analyzing economically the superior sector products which include production volume, price level, and marketing. This is an alternative in accelerating and expanding development, both regionally, nationally and internationally. The expected benefits of this research, namely for the community to be able to know and utilize the basic sector which is a superior product as a primary or secondary need in organizing their lives. For the government, it can be useful as a policy maker and decision maker in order to accelerate development. Meanwhile, for scientists, it can be useful as an application of the economic theory of sectoral development in connection with the discovery of the basic sector and is a superior sectoral product in Southeast Sulawesi Province. The method used in this research is a participatory approach and FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with the community who utilizes the superior sectoral product. While the analytical tools used are descriptive qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative descriptive includes a study/description of the conditions of the community who utilize the superior sectoral product from an economic aspect. Meanwhile, quantitative studies describe the dependent and independent variables of production factors that significantly influence the products of the leading sector. The formulation used to determine the base sector is the Location Quotient (LQ).

Analyzing the Impact of Competence, Work Culture, and Organizational Commitment on Employee Performance at CV Relajoli Singaraja, Bali

2025-12-24T14:18:16+07:00

This study investigates the effects of competence, work culture, and organizational commitment on employee performance at CV. Relajoli Singaraja, Bali. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilized a survey methodology, administering questionnaires to 45 permanent employees, with multiple linear regression analysis applied to the data. Findings reveal that these variables exert positive and significant influences on employee performance, both individually (partial effects) and collectively (simultaneous effects), wherein competence emerges as the predominant predictor. These results underscore the strategic imperative of bolstering employee competencies and cultivating a supportive work culture to elevate organizational productivity. Such enhancements align with established management literature emphasizing human capital development in Indonesian contexts.

Discipline, Work Environment, and Employee Performance: The Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment at the Central Bureau of Statistics, Kendari City

2025-12-25T12:25:09+07:00

This study aims to examine the effect of work discipline and work environment on employee performance with organizational commitment as a mediating variable at the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Kendari City. The population of this study consisted of all employees at BPS Kendari City, totaling 44 employees, and the entire population was used as the research sample through a census (total sampling) technique. This research employed a quantitative approach using a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of the study indicate that work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee performance and organizational commitment. The work environment also has a positive and significant effect on employee performance and organizational commitment. Furthermore, organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The mediation analysis reveals that organizational commitment significantly mediates the relationship between work discipline and employee performance, as well as the relationship between the work environment and employee performance. These findings suggest that improving employee performance requires not only the enforcement of work discipline and the creation of a conducive work environment but also the strengthening of organizational commitment. This study contributes to the literature on human resource management in the public sector by highlighting the strategic role of organizational commitment as an intervening variable. The findings are expected to provide practical implications for policymakers and managers at BPS Kendari City in formulating effective strategies to enhance employee performance.

Employee Performance Improvement Based on Leadership, Innovation, and Creativity with Job Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable: A Study on Culinary SMEs in Kendari City

2025-12-26T17:51:44+07:00

This study aims to examine the influence of leadership, innovation, and creativity on the performance of employees in culinary SMEs, both directly and indirectly through job satisfaction as a mediating variable. Field observations indicate that many culinary SMEs encounter challenges in optimizing employee performance due to ineffective leadership, low levels of innovation and creativity, and suboptimal job satisfaction. A quantitative approach is employed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with a Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. The research sample comprises 150 employees of culinary SMEs in Kendari City selected through purposive sampling. The results show that leadership, innovation, and creativity exert positive and significant effects on job satisfaction, which in turn mediates the relationship between these three variables and employee performance. In addition, leadership, innovation, and creativity also have significant direct effects on employee performance. These findings suggest that job satisfaction functions as a psychological mechanism that reinforces the impact of leadership, innovation, and creativity on improving employee performance. The practical implications underscore the importance of developing transformational leadership, strengthening an innovation-oriented culture, and providing space for employees’ creative expression in order to enhance job satisfaction and performance. This study contributes to the management of culinary SMEs by offering insights for designing effective human resource management strategies to increase productivity and business competitiveness.

Mediating Influence of Work Motivation on Competence and Performance among Elementary Teachers in Kendari, Indonesia

2025-12-26T17:54:24+07:00

This study examines the influence of teacher competence on elementary school teacher performance in Kendari City, with work motivation as a mediating variable. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, drawing on a purposive sample of 186 elementary school teachers. Data from Likert-scale (1-5) questionnaires were analyzed via partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test direct and indirect effects. Teacher competence exerted a positive and significant direct effect on performance, whereas its direct effect on work motivation was nonsignificant. Work motivation positively influenced performance and partially mediated the competence-performance relationship. These results underscore the pivotal role of competence development and motivation enhancement in optimizing teacher efficacy within Indonesian primary education contexts. Educational authorities should prioritize sustained training initiatives, incentive mechanisms, and motivational work cultures to elevate teaching performance in Kendari City.