OCB Mediation: The Influence of Transformational Leadership and Work Commitment on Employee Performance

Civil Servants (PNS) are the main assets of the government in efforts to improve public services. Therefore, the composition and management of PNS are crucial factors in policy reforms aimed at improving government performance. With the increasing demands of the community for better public services, state civil servants need to be ready to carry out government duties and national development. This study aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership and work commitment on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and employee performance, and to evaluate the effect of both on employee performance through OCB. This study uses an explanatory/confirmatory research approach. The population studied includes all employees in the Village Offices throughout Jember Regency, with a sampling technique using the saturated sample method. Hypothesis testing was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of the SmartPLS statistical tool. The results of the study indicate that transformational leadership and work commitment have a significant effect on OCB. In addition, OCB plays a significant role in improving employee performance. Transformational leadership and work commitment also have a positive and significant effect on employee performance through OCB.