The Influence of Wages and Work Tenure on the Performance of Teachers and Staff at SMKN 6 Makassar
Abstract
Purpose: this study investigates the effect of wages and work tenure on the performance of teachers and staff at SMKN 6 Makassar, examining both partial and simultaneous relationships.
Research Design and Methodology: a quantitative associative approach was employed with 43 respondents determined using the Slovin formula. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using validity and reliability tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, and F-tests with SPSS 23.
Findings and Discussion: the results reveal that wages do not significantly affect performance, and work tenure also shows no significant influence. Simultaneously, wages and tenure together do not significantly impact performance. These findings highlight that teacher and staff performance is shaped more by non-financial aspects such as motivation, organizational culture, leadership, and the work environment.
Implications: this study suggests that improving performance in educational institutions requires greater emphasis on non-financial drivers rather than solely focusing on compensation or tenure. Future research should explore the role of intrinsic motivation, leadership styles, and organizational support systems to provide a more comprehensive understanding of performance determinants.
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