Analysing the impact of work environment on job motivation and quality control practices and its effect on production output in the leather industry.

Productivity in the leather industry is influenced by multiple organizational factors, particularly the work environment, employee motivation, and quality control mechanisms. Understanding the interplay among these variables is critical for improving operational efficiency. This study investigates the impact of the work environment on production output in the leather industry, examines job motivation as a mediating variable, and explores the moderating role of quality control practices (QCP) in this relationship. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among employees in selected leather manufacturing units. The data were analyzed using PROCESS macro Model 58 in SPSS to test the mediation and moderation effects. Findings reveal that a supportive work environment significantly enhances job motivation, which in turn has a positive influence on production output. While the direct effect of the work environment on production is weak, the indirect pathway through motivation indicates a partial mediation. Furthermore, strong QCP reinforces the link between motivation and performance, strengthening the overall effect on productivity. The study highlights that leadership and organizational strategies focusing on improving workplace conditions and integrating robust quality control practices can foster higher motivation and productivity. The evidence emphasizes that a structured and supportive work environment indirectly enhances supply chain efficiency and production outcomes through motivated employee participation in quality processes.