effect of competence, independence and discipline on performance with job satisfaction as an intervening variable in the internal government supervisory apparatus (APIP) of the regional inspectorate throughout the Riau Islands Province

Purpose: The aim of this research is to determine the influence of Competency, Independence and Discipline on Job Satisfaction and Performance, the influence of Job Satisfaction on Performance, the influence of Competency, Independence and Discipline on Performance with Job Satisfaction as an intervening variable in the APIP Regional Inspectorate in the Riau Islands Province. Research Methodology: Data collection techniques are through questionnaires, observation and documentation, with data analysis techniques using path analysis and hypothesis testing. Results: The research results show that: Competence (X1) Independence (X2) and Discipline (X3) have a direct and significant influence on Job Satisfaction (Z) and Performance. Job Satisfaction has a direct influence on Performance, and Competence (X1) Independence (X2 and Discipline (X3) ) has an indirect and significant indirect influence on Performance (Y) with Job Satisfaction (Z) as an intervening variable in APIP Regional Inspectorates throughout Riau Islands Province.