Transformational Leadership and Its Impact on Civil Servant Performance: Empirical Evidence from a Regional Election Commission in West Java, Indonesia
Keywords:
Leadership Effectiveness, Employee Performance, Public Sector, Regional Election CommissionAbstract
Effective leadership is widely recognized as a critical determinant of organizational performance, yet empirical evidence from public sector institutions in developing countries remains underexplored. This study examines the relationship between leadership quality and employee performance within a Regional General Elections Commission (KPU) office in Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative approach with simple linear regression analysis, data were gathered from seventy-five civil servants selected through saturated sampling. Primary data were collected via validated questionnaire instruments, while reliability was confirmed through Cronbach’s Alpha testing. Statistical analysis revealed a strong positive and significant association between leadership and employee performance, supported by hypothesis testing outcomes. The coefficient of determination indicated that leadership quality accounts for approximately 92.7% of the variance in employee performance. These findings underscore the pivotal role of adaptive and participatory leadership styles in elevating the productivity and commitment of public sector employees. Practical implications for organizational development and leadership training programs in government institutions are discussed.
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