Tranfsormational Leadership And Organizational Performance: Mediated By Employee Engagement In Public Organizations In Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine the direct influence of transformational leadership on organizational performance, and the role of employee involvement in mediating the influence of transformational leadership on organizational performance. This research was conducted on public organizations in Indonesia. The study population is all functional employees of the Kendari City Government totaling 927 people. Sample determination using the Slovin formula with a precision of 5%, thus the study sample amounted to 279 respondents. Data collection using questionnaires and research data analyzed using smart PLS ver 3. Research results: transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on organizational performance, transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee engagement, employee involvement has a positive and significant effect on organizational performance, and employee involvement has a positive and significant effect in mediating the influence of transformational leadership on organizational performance, thus the nature of mediation is partial mediation. Transformational leadership provides subordinates with an understanding of the direction and challenges that will be faced by the organization, so that employees are motivated in carrying out their duties. Transformational leadership is also able to provide knowledge to employees so that employees are involved in activities that are their main duties and organizational activities, and employees are enthusiastic and full of dedication to carry out these tasks so that they have an impact on improving organizational performance.