The Role of Organizational Commitment in Mediating the Effect of Training on Teacher Performance at SMP Negeri 1 Bandar, Bener Meriah Regency
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Training, Work Discipline, Organizational Commitment, Teacher Performance.Abstract
This study aims to analyze the role of organizational commitment in mediating the effect of training on teacher performance at SMP Negeri 1 Bandar, Bener Meriah Regency. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The research population consisted of all 74 teachers at SMP Negeri 1 Bandar, Bener Meriah Regency, all of whom were included in the research sample. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) with the help of the SmartPLS application. The results showed that training had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance and a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. In addition, organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. The results of the indirect effect test show that organizational commitment is able to mediate the effect of training on teacher performance, indicating that the training provided not only improves teacher competence but also strengthens teachers' commitment to the school organization, thereby optimally improving teacher performance. Based on these research results, it is recommended that schools improve the consistency and sustainability of training programs and strengthen teachers' organizational commitment so that the training implemented can have a maximum impact on improving teacher performance in a sustainable manner.
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