The Work Ethic of Chinese Culinary Entrepreneurs in Teluk Betung Selatan Sub-District, Bandar Lampung City

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the work ethic indicators and the aspects behind the formation of the work ethic of the Chinese culinary entrepreneurs in the Teluk Betung Selatan sub-district. This study employed the qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data collecting techniques that researchers used were observation, documentation, and interviews. The data analysis technique used was proposed by Miles and Huberman, which consisted of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusion stages. The subjects of this study were Chinese culinary entrepreneurs in the Teluk Betung Selatan sub-district. This study found four aspects of the work ethic applied by the Chinese culinary entrepreneurs in the Teluk Betung Selatan sub-district. First, achievements through superior motivation. Second, build the future through visionary leadership. Third, create new values through creative innovation. Fourth, improve quality through human excellence, characterized by hard work and diligence, discipline, responsibility, excellent service, honesty, patience, and morals. Two factors influence the background that shapes the work ethic of the Chinese culinary entrepreneurs. First, the intrinsic factors, such as motivation, high interest, and a sense of wanting to get a big profit. Second, the extrinsic factors, namely religion, culture, and education.

Keywords: chinese work ethic, culinary entrepreneur, work ethic

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-26-08

Publication date:September 30^th 2021