THE INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP, WORK DISCIPLINE AND TEACHER ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE

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Principal leadership, work discipline and teacher achievement motivation are key factors that can influence teacher performance. Optimal teacher performance is expected to improve the quality of education and contribute positively to national development. This research uses the literature study method as a theoretical foundation. The main data was obtained from academic databases, scientific journals, books and official publications related to the research variables. The search process involved keywords relevant to this study. Principal leadership was found to have a positive influence on work discipline, achievement motivation and teacher performance. Principals who are fair, open, and effective in leading can form a conducive work environment and encourage teacher work discipline. Teacher work discipline, measured through aspects of official duties, time, work atmosphere, community service, and attitude, was also shown to have a positive effect on performance. Teachers' achievement motivation, which involves the need for achievement, power, and affiliation, also plays an important role in improving teacher performance. This study concludes that principal leadership, work discipline, and teacher achievement motivation have a significant influence on teacher performance. Therefore, efforts to improve the quality of leadership, discipline, and achievement motivation need to be considered as a strategy to improve teacher performance in educational institutions.