LEADERSHIP, WORK MOTIVATION, AND POLYTECHNIC CULTURE IMPACT ON EFFECTIVE COMMITMENT AND WORK ETHICS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE LECTURER PERFORMANCE OF INDONESIA

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the interplay among leadership, work motivation, polytechnic culture, and their combined impact on lecturer performance within the Indonesian context. Specifically, the study sought to explore how these factors influence lecturer performance through the mediating mechanisms of effective commitment and work ethics. Data were gathered from a sample of 310 lecturers from private sector universities in Indonesia, utilizing a convenient sampling method. The research design employed was crosssectional, explanatory, and quantitative in nature. The findings of regression analysis revealed that leadership, polytechnic culture, work motivation, work ethics, and effective commitments significantly influence lecturer performance in Indonesia. In essence, it was observed that leadership, polytechnic culture, and work motivation positively affect lecturer performance, mediated by work ethics and effective commitments. This observation contributes substantially to the existing literature, underscoring the importance of these factors in the academic setting. Furthermore, the study offers theoretical insights into organizational dynamics aimed at enhancing performance within Indonesian higher education institutions. The significance of leadership, supportive organizational culture, and effective motivation strategies in fostering performance within academic contexts in Indonesia was underscored by the research results. The study also acknowledges its limitations and suggests avenues for future research, thereby providing a comprehensive outlook on the subject matter