The Influence of Transformational Leadership and Work Motivation On Employee Performance Mediated by Job Satisfaction
The Influence of Transformational Leadership and Work Motivation On Employee Performance Mediated by Job Satisfaction
The Influence of Transformational Leadership and Work Motivation On Employee Performance Mediated by Job Satisfaction
Abstract: This research aims to examine and to analyze the influence of transformational
leadershipand work motivation on employee performance Hotel Kartika Graha Malang in
Indonesia either through or without through job satisfaction.This study used a sample of
78 employees of Hotel Kartika Graha Malang in Indonesia. This research applies quantita-
tive analysis by using explanatory study. The data is analyzed by using PLS for significant
test and Sobel test for mediating test. The result shows that transformational leadership has
no significant influence on employee performance but has significant influence toward job
satisfaction. Nevertheless, work motivation has a significant influence on both employee
performance and job satisfaction. Moreover, job satisfaction has a significant influence on
employee performance. Job satisfaction is also fully mediated the influence of transforma-
tional leadership toward employee performance and partially mediated the influence of
work motivation toward employee performance. The indicator that causes the non-signifi-
cant influence of the transformational leadership toward employee performance is an indi-
vidualized consideration, which is not running optimally in Hotel Kartika Graha.
tion needs to be done by the perpetrators of hospi- cause basically job satisfaction is a psychological
tality services, because at the end of 2015, Indone- aspect that reflects one’s feelings towards a job.
sia is committed to developing the tourism industry. The research of Gu and Siu (2009), Tsai, et al.
According to Riyani (2015), the hotel services sec- (2010), Maharani, et al. (2013), Rahayu (2014), and
tor supports the government’s efforts with many Elgelal and Noermijati (2015), found a positive cor-
improvements related to the MICE-based tourism relation between job satisfaction and performance
industry (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Ex- employees within an organization. The brief descrip-
hibition). tion is that if employees are satisfied with their work,
One important aspect to consider in maximiz- then they are willing to sacrifice themselves and
ing employee performance is to look at the leader- devote to the organization.
ship style applied to the hospitality business. Lead-
ership has an important role in an organization, es- LITERATURE REVIEW
pecially in increasing the role of the employees them- Transformational leadership
selves and coordinating to work together to over-
Transformational leadership is a type of lead-
come the problems that exist in an organization.
ership that is able to integrate creative insight, per-
According to Maharani, et al. (2013), Muthuveloo
sistence, energy, intuition, and sensitivity to employ-
et al. (2014), Rasool et al. (2015), Noermijati (2015),
ees to gain organizational goals or desires and have
and Akbar, et al. (2016), it is said that the transfor-
a tremendous impact on these employees. Accord-
mational leadership style has an influence on em-
ing to Boehnke, et al. (2002), transformational lead-
ployee performance. Leadership applied in an or-
ganization, especially the hotel is expected to pro- ership styles articulate a realistic vision of the
vide a good organizational climate and can improve organization’s future, stimulate followers in an in-
employee performance. As stated by Buble, et al. tellectual way, and put attention to the differences
(2014), leadership is an individual’s ability to influ- that its followers have. The existence of transfor-
ence, motivate, and make others contribute to the mational leaders has an effect both at the organiza-
effectiveness and success of an organization. Re- tional level and on the individual level. There are
search conducted by Hinkin and Tracey (1996), says four dimensions of transformational leadership by
that transformational leadership is very suitably ap- Bass & Avolio (1997) in Rothfelder, et al. (2013),
plied to the service business or industry dynamic which is an idealized influence, inspirational moti-
and always changing according to the times, just vation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized
like hospitality. This is because transformational consideration.
leadership has a good impact on satisfaction and
can later explain the direction and mission of an or- Work motivation
ganization. Work motivation can be interpreted as the
Work motivation is needed to improve employee power possessed by someone who can increase their
performance at Hotel Kartika Graha Malang. Ac- potential in carrying out an activity. Work motiva-
cording to Chuang, et al. (2009), with high motiva- tion can be sourced from within the individual itself
tion in an organization, especially hospitality services, or from outside the individual. Herzberg’s two-fac-
the impact will be able to lead a person to achieve tor theory has many terms in the world of educa-
the satisfaction of a certain needs and expectations. tion, especially in Work motivation. In order to mea-
Job motivation variables are said to affect employee sure work motivation there are eleven dimensions
performance, it is the same as research that exam- that refer to Herzberg’s two-factor theory, combin-
ines the relationship between work motivation on ing the dimensions of motivator according to Chitiris
employee performance. In accordance with re- (1988), and the dimensions of hygiene according to
search from Chitiris (1988) and Jayaweera (2015). Noermijati (2013), that is initiative, advancement in
Job satisfaction is needed in improving employee hierarchy, content of work itself, opportunity to learn
performance at Hotel Kartika Graha Malang be- and grow, merit bonuses, company policies, rela-
Transformational
Transformational
leadership
leadership
0.084
2.201
Employee
Employee
Job
Jobsatisfaction
satisfaction 6.542
performance
performance
2.935
2.956
Work
Work motivation
motivation
The results obtained related to the basis of de- Statistics greater than the value of t Table of 1.960
cision making for testing the hypothesis in this study shows a significant influence.
is to use the statistic t-test, where the value of t
Rasool, et al. (2015), Noermijati (2015), and Akbar, job satisfaction has a role to increase employee per-
et al. (2016), which states that Transformational formance. This is in line with research from Gu and
leadership affects employee performance. Siu (2009), Tsai, et al. (2010), Maharani, et al.
Based on the analysis results found that H2 is (2013), Rahayu (2014), and Elgelal & Noermijati
accepted. This is because basically Work motiva- (2015), which results in the study illustrates that job
tion employees have a very important role to in- satisfaction significantly affects employee perfor-
crease employee performance. Theoretically Work mance. Support from colleagues and supervisors is
motivation has a role to improve organizational per- considered a factor that can encourage job satis-
formance through employee performance. This is faction that will have a positive impact on employee
in accordance with research conducted by Putra & performance.
Subudi (2013), Bana (2015), and Jayaweera (2015), Based on the analysis results found that H6
which states that work motivation directly has a accepted. This is because basically job satisfaction
positive and significant impact on employee perfor- employees have a very important role in Transfor-
mance. In the study, it is said that employees per- mational leadership to improve employee perfor-
form better performance when they are motivated. mance Hotel Kartika Graha Malang. Theoretically,
Next, the analysis results found that H3 ac- Transformational leadership has a role to increase
cepted. This is because basically, Transformational employee performance through job satisfaction. This
leadership employees have a very important role to is in line with research from Paracha, et al. (2012),
increase job satisfaction. Theoretically, Transforma- Risambessy, et al. (2012), and Elgelal & Noermijati
tional leadership has a role to increase job satisfac- (2015), in which both transactional and transforma-
tion. This is in accordance with research from tional leadership significantly have a positive influ-
Tracey and Hinkin (1996) and Rothfelder, et al. ence on employee performance. Another important
(2013), where the results of these studies indicate finding is that job satisfaction does not mediate be-
that job satisfaction is strongly influenced by lead- tween transactional leadership and employee per-
ership behaviors. The results also explain that the formance, but rather mediates Transformational
most appropriate and positive leadership behavior leadership with employee performance.
to influence employee job satisfaction is Transfor- Based on the results of the analysis it was found
mational leadership, where it is explained that Trans- that H7 was accepted. This is because basically job
formational leadership has a direct impact on em- satisfaction employees have a very important role
ployee satisfaction perceptions and leader effective- in Work motivation to improve employee perfor-
ness. mance Hotel Kartika Graha Malang. Theoretically
Based on the results of the analysis it was found Work motivation has a role to increase employee
that H4 was accepted. This is because basically performance through job satisfaction. This is in line
Work motivation employees have a very important with research conducted by Vandenabeele (2009),
role to increase job satisfaction. Theoretically Work Sunarni (2011), Hayati and Caniago (2012), and
motivation has a role to increase job satisfaction. Noermijati (2013), which states that a sense of sat-
This is in line with research from Tyilana (2005) isfaction in an organization will be able to encour-
and Chuang (2008), where the results in the study age employees to work better and have responsibil-
say that high work motivation will have an impact ity and able to accomplish their tasks very well.
and influence on employee job satisfaction level,
especially in hotel services like Hotel Kartika Graha LIMITATION OF RESEARCH
Malang. This study has limitations that allow weakening
Based on the results of the analysis it was found the outcome. The limitations arise after the known
that H5 was accepted. This is because basically job results of the distribution of respondents based on
satisfaction employees have a very important role the level of educational employees who average is
to increase employee performance. Theoretically, D1. The level of education tends to have difficulties
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