The Influence of Self-Concept and Work Competence on Work Readiness of Office Administration Students

Abstract

This research aimed to determine and investigate the magnitude of the influence of self-concept and work competency on the work readiness of vocational students class of 2019, UNY Office Administration study program. This research employed the quantitative approach with a correlational type of research. The population in this study included vocational students from the class of 2019 of Office Administration study program at UNY, and the sample was taken from 80 students. The data were collected by means of a questionnaire. Then, data analysis techniques are carried out by describing research data, testing prerequisites for analysis, and analysing data in order to answer research questions. The results of the study found that (1) there is a positive and significant influence of self-concept on work readiness (14.3%) (2) there is a positive and significant influence of work competency on work readiness, (10.3%), and (3) there is a positive and significant influence of self-concept and work competency simultaneously on work readiness (24.6%), which means that self-concept and work competence are predictors of work readiness.