The Influence of Transformational Leadership Style, Organizational Culture, and Work Motivation on Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance in the Blitar City Government Environment

Abstract

The article describes the impact of transformational leadership style, organizational culture, and work motivation on job satisfaction and employee performance, with employee engagement as an intervening variable. A total of 274 employees within the Blitar City Government were selected for the research sample. The research hypothesis was tested using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Analysis with Smart PLS. The research results show 1) that transformational leadership style, organizational culture, and work motivation influence job satisfaction and employee performance, 2) that job satisfaction influences employee performance, and 3) that job satisfaction can mediate the influence of transformational leadership style, organizational culture, and work motivation on employee performance. Employee engagement strengthens the relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance. Overall, this research provides in-depth insight into the complexity of the relationship between transformational leadership style, organizational culture, work motivation, job satisfaction, employee engagement, and employee performance in the Blitar City Government. It is hoped that this research will be able to provide guidance for better human resource management policies and practices. Keywords: transformational leadership style, organizational culture, work motivation, job satisfaction, employee engagement, employee performance