AL-TANZIM : JURNAL MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM
Vol 9, No 3 (2025)

Gen Z in Higher Education: Examining Leadership, Self-Efficacy, Commitment, and Performance

Gunawan, Indra (Unknown)
Astuti, Rini Juni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study examines the influence of transformational leadership and self-efficacy on employee performance, with organizational commitment as a mediating variable. Based on social exchange theory and Bandura's self-efficacy theory, this study aims to understand how leadership style and individual beliefs in one's own abilities can shape work outcomes in a higher education environment. A quantitative approach was employed, using a survey method with 262 Generation Z employees at a university in Yogyakarta, selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the aid of AMOS software. The results indicate that transformational leadership and self-efficacy have a direct positive effect on employee performance, and organizational commitment has been statistically proven to play a significant mediating role in strengthening this relationship. Employees with high organizational commitment translate inspirational leadership and self-confidence into higher productivity and work effectiveness. These findings emphasize the importance of creating a supportive work environment to encourage optimal commitment and performance from Generation Z employees in higher education institutions. This research implies that developing transformational leadership, increasing self-efficacy, and strengthening organizational commitment can boost the performance of Generation Z employees in higher education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

al-tanzim

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Al-Tanzim : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam is published by Islamic Faculty of Nurul Jadid University. The journal publishes articles of interest to education practitioners, teachers, education policy makers, and researchers. This journal encompasses research articles, original research report, ...