THE EFFECT OF SELF-EFFICACY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT THE BPS-STATISTICS IN LANGKAT REGENCY THROUGH JOB SATISFACTION

Abstract

Self-efficacy is an important factor in improving individual performance through confidence in the ability to complete a given task. Job satisfaction is hypothesized to mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and employee performance. This research aims to analyze the influence of self-efficacy on employee performance at BPS Langkat Regency, with job satisfaction as an intervening variable. The population of this study includes all Civil Servants at BPS-Statistik Langkat Regency. A total of 36 respondents were selected as samples using the purposive sampling method. Data was collected through questionnaires and documentation studies, then analyzed using the structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method with the help of Smart PLS software. The research results show that self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on employee performance through job satisfaction as a mediating variable. These findings highlight the importance of developing self-efficacy to improve job satisfaction and overall employee performance. Recommended strategies through training and development, as well as creating an environment that supports increasing self-confidence.