The Role of Innovative Behavior and Self-Efficacy as Mediators of The Influence of Competence And Work Discipline on The Performance of Vocational High School Teachers In Manokwari Regency

This study aims to examine the role of innovative behavior and self-efficacy as a mediator of the influence of competence and work discipline on the performance of teachers of the State Vocational School of Manokwari Regency. This study uses a quantitative approach, with a sample of 189 respondents, data collection using questionnaires and using SEM-AMOS analysis. The test results showed: 1) competence and work discipline had a positive and significant effect on innovative behavior, 2) competence and work discipline had a positive and significant effect on self-efficacy, 3) competence had a positive and significant influence on teacher performance, while work discipline had no positive and significant effect on teacher performance, 4) innovative behavior and self-efficacy had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, 5) Competence and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance through innovative behavior, 6) Competence and work discipline have a positive and significant influence on teacher performance through self-efficacy. This study concludes that fostering innovative behavior and self-efficacy is essential to improving teacher performance, particularly in challenging educational settings.