The influence of leadership style on performance with motivation as mediation (Study on employees of Metro City trade services during pandemi)

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the mediating function of motivation in the influence of leadership on the performance of employees of the Metro City Trade Office. Research Methodology: This research was conducted using a quantitative method approach and analyzed using a SEMPLS. The data used in this study were obtained from the responses of 300 employees of the Metro City Trade Office who were selected using the census method. Results: Motivational variables can mediate the effect of leadership variables on the performance of employees of the Metro City Trade Office. Limitations: This study is limited to only discussing the influence of leadership on performance through the mediation of motivation. Contribution: This research is expected to contribute to Metro City Trade Office leaders in improving the performance of their employees.