The Influence of Competence and Job Placement on the Performance with Work Discipline as a Moderating Variable

Abstract

The study conducted at the Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency of Lubuklinggau City aims to understand how each independent variable impacts the dependent variable along with the moderating variable's influence. The study population comprised 47 employees responsible for goods management within the regional apparatus organizational unit of Lubuklinggau City. Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) was used for data assessment. The key findings of the study illustrate: first. competence significantly impacts employee performance. Beside computer application skills, responding positively to task challenges is articulate factors that support competence. The study revealed competence was the dominant variable. Second, job placement significantly impacts employee performance. Consideration for the educational background relevant to and aligned with the field of duty is imperative in the job placement process. Third, competence and job placement impact employee performance concurrently. Four, work discipline considerably bolsters the impact of the competency variable on employee performance. Fair enforcement of work discipline impacts performance positively. Five, work discipline considerably enhances the impact of job placement on employee performance. Disciplinary enforcement must begin from the top management level within an organization, enabling all employees to have an exemplified model to follow regarding work discipline.