International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume VI, Issue VIII, August 2022 | ISSN 2454–6186
Frans Gana1, Mintje Ratoe Oedjoe1, Pius Bumi Kellen1, Togar Tua Amiruddin Pangaribuan2
1Lecturer of Postgraduate Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Science Nusa Cendana University, Indonesia
2Doctoral Candidate in Administrative Sciences at the Faculty of Social and Political Science Nusa Cendana University, Indonesia. Intermediate Officer of the Indonesian Navy
Abstract: This research aims to: (1) analyze the effect of transformational leadership on the soldiers performance; (2) analyze the effect of organizational commitment on the soldiers performance; (3) analyzing the effect of work life balance on the soldiers performance; (4) analyzing the effect of transformational leadership on the soldiers motivation; (5) analyzing the effect of organizational commitment on the soldiers motivation; (6) analyze the effect of work life balance on the soldiers motivation; (7) analyze the effect of motivation on the soldiers performance; and (8) analyzing social conditions strengthens the relationship of motivation to the soldiers performance. Quantitative study using the application of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The sample was determined using purposive sampling technique with the number of research respondents as many as 200 soldiers with officer, non-commissioned and enlisted strata at the Main Naval Base VII/Kupang, Indonesia and the Naval Base of its ranks. The results of the research prove that the soldiers performance is positively and significantly influenced by transformational leadership, organizational commitment, work life balance, social conditions and motivation; social conditions strengthen the relationship of motivation to the soldiers performance. It is recommended for further researchers to examine other variables that affect performance such as servant leadership, job insecurity, and job training in military organizations or private organizations using a mix method approach.
Keywords: Transformational Leadership; Organizational Commitment; Work Life Balance; Motivation; Social Conditions; Performance
I. BACKGROUND
Performance is urgently reviewed because it will show the continuity and development of the organization. Organization members (soldiers) are encouraged to achieve the best performance. Performance problems will always be faced by organizational leadersa and therefore the factors that influence the soldiers performance must be studied to be able to take policies so that they can improve the performance of their soldiers (Habibah, 2001). According to Bernardin and