Application of Sharia Principles and Organizational Culture on Work Motivation and Its Implications for Employee Performance in Cinnamon Hotel in Bandung City

This study aims to investigate how Sharia principles and organizational culture, developed in the hotel setting, positively affect work motivation and employee performance at Cinnamon Hotel in Bandung City. A quantitative research approach was employed, using a questionnaire distributed to 50 employees. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to test the direct and mediating effects. The results revealed that all direct effects, as well as the mediation effects, were significant, demonstrating the positive influence of Sharia principles and organizational culture on work motivation and employee performance. The findings imply that improving trustworthiness, fostering an innovation culture, and enhancing employee engagement can optimize hotel performance. This research contributes to the understanding of Sharia-compliant organizational practices in the hospitality industry and provides a foundation for future studies exploring the intersection of cultural values, work motivation, and employee performance in hotel management.