The influence of transactional leadership style, organisational commitment and competence on employee performance through work motivation in the regional secretariat of the Karimun District

Ganar Septyadi (Batam University, Indonesia)
Bambang Satriawan (Batam University, Indonesia)
Nolla Puspita Dewi (Batam University, Indonesia)

Review of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies
Vol 1 No 1 (2024): February

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between leadership style, organizational commitment, and competence on employee performance through work motivation in the Karimun District Regional Secretariat. Results: It was concluded that transactional leadership style, organizational commitment, and competence had no direct influence on employee performance. Transactional leadership style, organizational commitment, and employee competence have a significant direct influence on work motivation. Motivation has a significant and direct influence on employee performance. There is a significant influence of transactional leadership style, organizational commitment, and competence on employee performance among employees’ work motivation. Recommendations: It is recommended that the Head of the Regional Secretariat of Karimun Regency optimize the performance of the agency by improving employee performance by adjusting the leadership style applied, increasing organizational commitment, empowering employees according to competency in a fair and professional manner, and increasing employee work motivation.