THE EFFECT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON JOB SATISFACTION MODERATED BY THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AMONG EMPLOYEES OF THE KARO DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

This study aims to determine the effect of Transformational Leadership on Employee Job Satisfaction with Technology Moderation at the Karo Regency Agriculture Office. Transformational leadership is considered an important factor that can increase job satisfaction through the attention and motivation given to employees. In addition, technology also plays a role in making employees' work easier, but on the other hand, it can make work less challenging. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with data collection through questionnaires distributed to all staff and honorary employees at the Karo Regency Agriculture Office. A total of 81 respondents participated in this study. The data obtained were then analyzed using data quality tests and hypothesis tests. The results of the study indicate that transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. In addition, transformational leadership and the use of technology together also have a positive and significant effect on employee job satisfaction. Technology moderates the effect of transformational leadership on job satisfaction, where good use of technology can strengthen the relationship between transformational leadership and job satisfaction. Therefore, it can be concluded that transformational leadership and technology have an important role in increasing employee job satisfaction at the Karo Regency Agriculture Office. Effective implementation of transformational leadership and appropriate use of technology can increase employee job satisfaction and ultimately support organizational success.