Certification and Lecturers’ Performance in State Polytechnic: a Mediating Role of Psychological Empowerment

Authors

  • Ellyn Eka Wahyu State Polytechnic of Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3191-7893
  • Yekie Senja Oktora Program Studi D3 Administrasi Bisnis Jurusan ADministrasi Niaga Politeknik Negeri Malang
  • Lydia Ery Octalina Faculty of Business Administrative Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26905/jbm.v11i2.13946

Keywords:

Certification, Psychological Empowerment, Lecturers’ Performance

Abstract

This research aims to test and analyze the influence of certification on lecturer performance which is mediated by the psychological empowerment variable. The population in this study were lecturers majoring in commercial administration at the Malang State Polytechnic with a sample size of 66 respondents determined using the Krecjie Morgan table with probability sampling characteristics. The data collection method was carried out by distributing offline questionnaires, then for path analysis using SEM based on SMARTPLS version 3. The research results showed that certification had an effect on psychological empowerment. Psychological empowerment influences lecturers' performance. Certification has no effect on lecturers' performance. The model proposed in this research suggests reviewing the use of renewable learning media to support lecturer performance.

Author Biographies

Ellyn Eka Wahyu, State Polytechnic of Malang

Program Studi D3 Administrasi Bisnis

Jurusan ADministrasi Niaga

Politeknik Negeri Malang

Yekie Senja Oktora, Program Studi D3 Administrasi Bisnis Jurusan ADministrasi Niaga Politeknik Negeri Malang

Faculty of Business Administrative Science

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2025-01-08

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