District Head Leadership and Employee Performance: A Study in Muara Tami District, Jayapura City, Papua

Ilham; Abner Herry Bajari; Ibrahim Kristofol Kendi; Jackson Yumame; Sriyono

doi:10.59890/ijasse.v3i4.131

Authors

Ilham Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Cenderawasih University
Abner Herry Bajari Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Cenderawasih University
Ibrahim Kristofol Kendi Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Cenderawasih University
Jackson Yumame Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Cenderawasih University
Sriyono Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Cenderawasih University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijasse.v3i4.131

Keywords:

Leadership, District Head, Employee, Performance, Public Service

Abstract

This study aims to describe the role of district head leadership in improving employee performance in Muara Tami District, Jayapura City, Papua. The approach used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Informants were selected using purposive sampling techniques. The results of the study show that the leadership of the District Head is reflected in three dimensions: leadership traits (exemplary, assertive, open, motivational), leadership behavior (friendly, participatory, egalitarian), and situational leadership (adjusting style to employee conditions). Employee performance was assessed as good in terms of quantity, quality, and competence. Factors that are generally considered obstacles, such as motivation, transparency, and work discipline, were not found to be dominant in this study. This shows that the leadership of the District Head is effective in encouraging the creation of more optimal public services. As a recommendation, the District Head needs to tighten supervision of discipline, especially attendance, divide the workload proportionally to prevent employee fatigue, and be supported by the Jayapura City Government through continuous training to improve public service competence.

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