The Influence Of Leadership And Training On Employee Performance Through Job Satisfaction As An Intervening Variable At The Department Of Communication And Information Technology In Karo Regency

Abstract

This research seeks to analyze the impact of leadership and training on employee performance
with job satisfaction as an intervening variable at the Department of Communication and
Information Technology (Kominfo) in Karo Regency. The study focused on all permanent
employees, consisting of 43 individuals. Due to the limited population, a saturated sampling
method was applied, making the entire population the sample. Data were obtained through two
main sources: primary data collected using questionnaires and secondary data gathered through
documentation. The analytical technique employed was quantitative analysis using SPSS version
25, which included the t-test, Sobel test, and path analysis to evaluate the relationships among
variables. The study findings highlight several important points. First, leadership has a
significant and positive influence on job satisfaction. Second, training also demonstrates a
significant and positive effect on job satisfaction. Third, leadership contributes directly and
positively to employee performance, while training likewise shows a positive and significant
impact on performance. Fourth, job satisfaction is proven to significantly enhance employee
performance. In addition, the analysis indicates that job satisfaction mediates the relationship
between leadership and performance, as well as between training and performance. In summary,
the results confirm that leadership and training not only have direct effects on employee
performance but also indirectly improve performance when mediated by job satisfaction. These
findings emphasize the importance of developing effective leadership practices and
implementing structured training programs to foster employee satisfaction and, in turn,
strengthen overall organizational performance.
Keywords: Leadership, Job Satisfaction, Performance, and Training