The Influence of Work Spirit, Innovation Ability, Leadership Style on Jepara Coffee Entrepreneur Performance
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Abstract
Objective: This study aims to examine the influence of work motivation, ability to innovate, and leadership style on entrepreneurial performance. This study focuses on entrepreneurs who are members of coffee associations in Jepara Regency to find out the factors that significantly affect their business performance.
Methodology/Approach: A quantitative research approach was used, with data collected through a questionnaire survey. The population consisted of 60 entrepreneurs who were members of the Jepara Coffee Association and were selected using a non-probability sampling technique, namely a saturated sample where the entire population was sampled. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square (PLS) to evaluate the relationship between variables.
Results/Findings: The results showed that leadership style and work motivation have a positive and significant influence on entrepreneurial performance. However, the ability to innovate was not found to have a significant influence on the performance of entrepreneurs in the coffee shop sector. This suggests that motivation and leadership factors are more important drivers of performance in this context.
Limitations: This study is limited by the use of non-probability sampling and a relatively small sample size of 60 respondents, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. In addition, this study only focuses on coffee association entrepreneurs in Jepara, so its applicability is limited to other sectors or regions.
Contribution: This study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the key factors influencing entrepreneurial performance in Jepara coffee paguyuban, highlighting the role of leadership style and work motivation.
Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in its focus on coffee shop entrepreneurs in a specific regional context, where it was found that the ability to innovate does not play a significant role in improving performance, thus challenging the traditional view that innovation is always a key factor in entrepreneurial success.