THE MEDIATION IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR AND JOB SATISFACTION ON THE INFLUENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT PEMBANGUNAN ACEH

This research examines the mediating effects of innovative behavior and job satisfaction on the impact of transformational leadership and employee engagement on employee performance at PT Pembangunan Aceh Company (PEMA). The study's population consisted of all 102 employees of PEMA. A census method was employed, utilizing the entire population as the sample. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The findings reveal that transformational leadership and employee engagement positively influence innovative behavior and job satisfaction, although they do not directly impact employee performance. Additionally, innovative behavior and job satisfaction have a positive effect on employee performance, serving as full mediators in the transformational leadership and engagement effect on employee performance.