The Influence of the Leadership of the Village Head and the Work Motivation on the Performance of Village Officials (Case Study on Village Officials in Sirampog Sub-district)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership and work motivation of village heads on the performance of village officials in Sirampog Subdistrict. Effective leadership and appropriate motivation are expected to improve the performance of village officials in carrying out their duties. This study used quantitative methods with a descriptive approach involving 40 respondents from village officials. Data were collected through questionnaires, then analyzed using multiple linear regression with the help of the SPSS program. The results showed that leadership has a significant positive influence on the performance of village officials, while work motivation has a positive but insignificant influence. This study provides insight into the important role of leadership in driving optimal performance of village officials, although work motivation is also an important factor that requires further attention.

Keywords: Leadership, village head, work motivation, performance of village officials