Organizational Commitment Mediates the Influence of Spirit at Work and Sustainable Leadership on Job Performance

Authors

  • Erna Student of Economics Department, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Murtanto Economics Department, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Regina Jansen Arsjah Economics Department, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1229/tecempresarialjournal.v19i2.495

Abstract

This research is intended to test the influence of spirit at work and sustainable leadership on job performance through organizational commitment. This research is quantitative research. Unit of analysis in this research is internal accountants in Indonesia. The study employs SEM-PLS as its data analysis method. Research findings indicate that both spirit at work and sustainable leadership positively impact organizational commitment and job performance, both directly and indirectly through a mediating variable model.

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Published

2024-09-13

How to Cite

Erna, Murtanto, & Arsjah, R. J. (2024). Organizational Commitment Mediates the Influence of Spirit at Work and Sustainable Leadership on Job Performance. Tec Empresarial, 19(2), 122–140. https://doi.org/10.1229/tecempresarialjournal.v19i2.495