Performance Determinants Mediated by the Implementation of Corruption-Free Zones

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of competence and work environment on employee performance with the implementation of the Corruption-Free Zone (WBK) as an intervening variable at the Immigration Office Class II TPI Pematangsiantar. This research employs a quantitative approach using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method to examine the relationships among latent variables. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to employees who participated as respondents in this study. The results show that competence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance as well as on the implementation of the Corruption-Free Zone. The work environment does not have a direct effect on employee performance but has a significant effect on the Corruption-Free Zone. Furthermore, the Corruption-Free Zone has a positive and significant impact on employee performance. The indirect effect test indicates that competence and work environment influence performance through the Corruption-Free Zone as a mediating variable. Theoretically, this research reinforces the concept that improving employee competence and creating a conducive work environment can promote the implementation of clean and corruption-free organizational governance, which ultimately enhances employee performance. Practically, the results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for government institutions in improving human resource quality and strengthening a culture of integrity to realize a professional and accountable bureaucracy.