Transformational Leadership and Organizational Culture as Predictors of Teacher Performance: Evidence from Path and SITOREM Analysis

Rosenta Saragih; Henny Suharyati; Suhendra

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3051

Rosenta Saragih Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Indonesia
Henny Suharyati Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Indonesia
Suhendra Universitas Pakuan, Bogor, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3051

Keywords: Transformational Leadership, Organizational Culture, Teacher Performance, Private Vocational Schools, SITOREM

Abstract

This study examines the influence of transformational leadership and organizational culture on teacher performance among 158 teachers in A-accredited private vocational high schools in Bogor City, Indonesia. The objectives are (1) to analyze the direct and indirect effects of transformational leadership and organizational culture on teacher performance, and (2) to identify strategic improvement priorities using SITOREM. Path Analysis and SITOREM were applied. Results indicate that transformational leadership (β = 0.214; p = 0.002) and organizational culture (β = 0.243; p = 0.001) have significant direct effects on teacher performance. Work motivation and job satisfaction mediate these relationships, except for the non-significant indirect effect of self-efficacy through job satisfaction (β = 0.025; p = 0.060). SITOREM analysis identifies priority indicators for improvement based on Cost, Benefit, Urgency, and Importance (CBUI) criteria. This study contributes to vocational educational leadership and management theory and provides operational recommendations for school leaders and policymakers to sustainably enhance teacher effectiveness and institutional quality.

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