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Work Ethic in the Workplace: The Roles of Job Description, Work Discipline, and Compensation

Authors
Arief Prasetya1, Ignatius Soni Kurniawan1, *, Tri Ratna Purnamarini1
1Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: soni_kurniawan@ustjogja.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Ignatius Soni Kurniawan
Available Online 29 October 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-811-5_31How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Compensation; Job Description; Work Discipline; Work Ethic
Abstract

This research investigates how job descriptions, work discipline, and compensation influence the work ethic of private-sector employees. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design, the study sampled 99 private-sector workers across various provinces in Java, Indonesia. Due to the lack of a comprehensive sampling frame for this demographic, a convenience sampling technique was utilized. Primary data gathered via structured questionnaires underwent rigorous validity and reliability screening, alongside classical assumption checks. Subsequently, statistical modeling was executed through multiple linear regression utilizing the IBM SPSS Statistics application. Empirical findings reveal that job descriptions exert a significantly positive impact on work ethic, while work discipline and compensation demonstrate negligible effects. Concurrently, role documentation stood out as the sole predictor making a meaningful contribution to employee work ethic. These outcomes underscore how vital role clarity is to fostering a robust workforce ethos. Accordingly, enterprises should focus on creating, periodically reviewing, and transparently communicating job descriptions, ensuring personnel fully comprehend their obligations, authority, and performance metrics.

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Business, Economic, and Social Sustainability (ICOBES 2026)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
29 October 2026
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978-94-6239-811-5
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2352-5428
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