Analisis Gaya Kepemimpinan Laissez-Faire terhadap Motivasi Kerja Pegawai Dinas Pertanahan dan Tata Ruang Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the laissez-faire leadership style of the Head of the General Affairs Subdivision on the work motivation of employees working in the General Affairs Subdivision of the Regional Office of Land Affairs and Spatial Planning of the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This study employed a qualitative approach, with data collected through observation and semi-structured interviews involving several informants working in the General Affairs Subdivision of the Regional Office of Land Affairs and Spatial Planning of the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Data validity was ensured through triangulation techniques to verify the accuracy and credibility of the information obtained. Data analysis was conducted using three main stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the laissez-faire leadership style influences employees' work motivation. Limited direction from the leader, low managerial involvement, and communication constraints caused employees to perceive a lack of support in completing their work. These conditions also created difficulties in decision-making and weakened coordination among employees. Although some employees were able to perform their duties independently, the overall passive leadership style negatively affected team performance and employee motivation. The study also revealed that employees expect more open communication patterns and regular discussion forums to foster a more participative relationship between leaders and subordinates. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the organization adopt a more active, communicative, and responsive leadership approach to enhance employee motivation while improving task implementation and organizational decision-making processes.