The Influence of Principals’ Leadership and Work Culture on Teacher Discipline in Public Elementary Schools of Talang Kelapa Subdistrict

Vivi  Kesumah

Authors

Vivi Kesumah Universitas PGRI Palembang Author

Keywords:

Principal Leadership, Teacher Discipline, Work Culture

Abstract

This study examines the impact of principal leadership and work culture on teacher discipline at Public Elementary School Number 2, Talang Kelapa District. Using a quantitative associative approach, data were gathered from 120 teachers through proportional random sampling. Multiple regression analysis was applied to test the research hypotheses. The results indicate that both principal leadership and work culture have a positive and significant effect on teacher discipline, both individually and together. These findings highlight the importance of promoting transformational leadership and creating a supportive organizational environment to enhance professional compliance among teachers.

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