Increasing Achievement of Air Force Academy's Taruna Determined by Leadership Style and Work Environment

Abstract

This research aims to describe the leadership style, individual characteristics, work environment, and achievements of Yogyakarta Air Force Academy Taruna and to analyze partially and simultaneously the influence of leadership style, individual characteristics, and work environment on the achievements of Yogyakarta Air Force Academy Tarunas. Location: This research was conducted at the Yogyakarta Air Force Academy at 6C8V+HH2, Raya Solo – Yogyakarta Street, Mereden, Sendangtirto, subdistrict. Due to the population not reaching 100, the number of samples in this study was 90 people from all Karbol Soldiers (Prakar) at the Air Force Academy in Yogyakarta. Thus, this research is census research. The data analysis technique in this research was carried out using descriptive analysis techniques, which were carried out quantitatively using multiple linear regression analysis using the program version 25.0. The research results show that leadership style influences taruna achievement, leadership style influences taruna discipline and obedience, and individual characteristics influence taruna achievement, where various characteristics of tarunas also influence increased performance. The work environment influences the achievement of Yogyakarta Air Force Academy tarunas. Thus, it means that all independent variables influence the achievements of the Yogyakarta Air Force Academy Tarunas. This research contributes to the Indonesian Air Force's consideration of improving taruna performance quality, driven by leadership style, individual characteristics, and work environment.