The Effect of Training, Competence, and Work Culture on the Civil Servant Performance through Job Satisfaction in Bondowoso Regency

Abstract

This study aims to test and analyze the direct and indirect effects of training, competence, and work culture on the employee performance in the Regional Government of Bondowoso Regency, Indonesia through job satisfaction as an intervening variable. The research employs an explanatory research method; whereby a population of 2,391 employees is chosen, and a sample of 450 respondents is obtained using purposive sampling techniques. The data is analyzed by employing both descriptive statistics and inductive or inferential statistics, utilizing the path analysis technique with the use of SPSS 24.0. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that (1) training, competence, and work culture have a significant effect on the job satisfaction of employees towards the Regional Government of Bondowoso Regency. Moreover, (2) training, competence, work culture, and job satisfaction have a significant effect on the employee performance. Finally, (3) the study finds that the performance of employees in the Regional Government of Bondowoso Regency is significantly influenced by training, competence, and work culture, mediated by their job satisfactions towards the Regional Government of Bondowoso Regency.