The Importance of Teamwork on Business Restaurant in Medicating Effect of Work Discipline on Employee Performance

Abstract

The food industry, especially restaurants, is growing rapidly in line with economic developments that encourage the growing number of middle class. Therefore, the management of human resources in this effort is important to be a top priority, because there are many crucial issues related to human resource development on the business. Their human resource issues impact on the decrease in the ability to compete with other companies. This study aims to analyze the importance of teamwork in restaurant business in mediating effect of work discipline on the performance of employees at Kembang Lawang Restaurant Pejaten Village Branch. The population in this study is 42 employees of Kembang Lawang Restaurant Pejaten Village Branch. Sampling technique using saturated sample technique. Data collection methods in this study using survey methods with research instruments using a closed questionnaire. Data analysis method using Partial Least Square. Based on data analysis results found that work discipline has a positive effect on employee performance. Work discipline has a positive effect on teamwork. Teamwork has a positive effect on employee performance. Teamwork plays a role in mediating the partial effect of work discipline on employee performance. Implications for the business world should be made to improve compliance with rules, increase trust between colleagues, and improve the quality of employees to build a team that is cohesive and high performance.

Keywords: Work Discipline, Teamwork, Employee Performance, Partial Least Square.