The Influence of Transformational Leadership Style and Employee Engagement on Employee Job Satisfaction at PT Karya Beton Perkasa Palembang

Namira Reinata; Wita Farla; Reska Rahmatullah; Yos Karimudin; Yomeini Margareth

doi:10.63922/ijebir.v5i06.5813

Namira Reinata Jurusan S1 Manajemen Universitas Sriwijaya
Wita Farla Jurusan S1 Manajemen Universitas Sriwijaya
Reska Rahmatullah Jurusan S1 Manajemen Universitas Sriwijaya
Yos Karimudin Jurusan S1 Manajemen Universitas Sriwijaya
Yomeini Margareth Jurusan S1 Manajemen Universitas Sriwijaya

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijebir.v5i06.5813

Keywords: Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, Transformational Leadership, Work Engagement, Workplace Leadership

Abstract

Job satisfaction is an important factor that influences the productivity and sustainability of an organization. This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership style and employee engagement on employee job satisfaction at PT Karya Beton Perkasa Palembang. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population was 51 permanent employees and the entire population was sampled through a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale that had met the validity and reliability tests. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS version 29 which was preceded by a classical assumption test, and equipped with a correlation coefficient test, coefficient of determination, F test, and t test. The results showed that transformational leadership style had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction (β = 0.503; p = 0.004), employee engagement also had a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction (β = 0.667; p = 0.013), and both variables simultaneously explained 53.2% of the variation in job satisfaction (Adjusted R² = 0.532). This study concludes that increasing employee job satisfaction can be achieved through the implementation of effective transformational leadership and strengthening employee engagement on an ongoing basis.

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