Analisis Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Transaksional terhadap Kinerja Karyawan dengan Motivasi sebagai Mediasi pada PT. Mega Mandiri
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47747/snfmi.v3i1.3211Abstract
In recent years, the global and national economies have faced significant challenges due to high unemployment rates, weak labor productivity, and the geopolitical conflict between Israel and Palestine. In this context, leadership style plays a crucial role in maintaining organizational stability and ensuring business sustainability. An effective leadership style plays a crucial role in improving employee performance, strengthening loyalty, and encouraging innovation and operational efficiency. However, companies also often face serious challenges related to leadership style. This analysis aims to understand the extent of transactional leadership's influence on employee performance, assess the effectiveness of reward and punishment mechanisms in increasing work motivation, evaluate the level of employee compliance with established rules and procedures, and measure their impact on achieving organizational targets in a more efficient and structured manner. This study uses a qualitative approach and a literature review to examine the effect of transactional leadership on employee performance, with motivation as a mediating variable. The results of this analysis provide a comprehensive picture of the influence of transactional leadership style on employee performance, particularly in creating a more structured and disciplined work system. Thus, this study can serve as a guideline for companies in designing leadership strategies that align with organizational culture and employee needs.
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