EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF JOB TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SELF-EFFICACY

Abstract

This study aims the impact of job training on employee performance, highlighting the mediating role of self-efficacy within the context of Village Credit Institutions (Lembaga Perkreditan Desa/LPD) in Gianyar, Bali. As LPDs continue to play a crucial role in supporting the local economy, enhancing employee capabilities becomes increasingly important. Drawing on goal setting theory, this research investigates how effective job training programs not only directly improve employee performance but also indirectly enhance it through the development of self-efficacy. The sample in this study was 105 respondents using the Slovin formula which was determined based on the method purposive sampling. Data collection uses a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used to test the research hypothesis is SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) through an approach with PLS. The research results show that: 1) job training has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, 2) training has a positive and significant effect on self-efficacy, 3) self-efficacy positive and significant effect on employee performance, 4) self-efficacy as a mediating variable on the effect of training on employee performance. By fostering self-efficacy, LPDs can maximize the outcomes of their training initiatives, ultimately leading to improved organizational performance and sustainability.