Competence and Commitment: Two Factors that Impact Performance in Organizations

Author Name(s): Paisal Halim, Natsir, Syamsiah Badruddin, Ahmad Hidayat, Taufan Maulamin
Author Email: paisalhalim@gmail.com

Abstract

Outstanding performance is a performance that follows systems according to planned criteria. However, in performance, it must have to have several standards so that efficiency increases so that the company usually runs according to what it wants. To improve employee performance, many factors have an immediate impact on it besides mastering technology and adapting to the global system. The goal of this research is to analyze the impact of competency variables and employee commitment to their performance at work. This study uses a cluster random sampling method with a total sample of 110 respondents. Retrieval of primary data through surveys with questionnaire instruments. In this study compensation indicators are direct and indirect, competency indicators namely: intellectual, emotional and social, indicators of organizational commitment namely affective commitment, commitment continuity, and normative commitment, and performance indicators namely: quality, quantity, timeliness, effectiveness, and independence. The results of this study are the positive and significant influence of competency variables and commitment to employee performance at work. There is a tendency that the two factors are the main factors in improving individual performance better. Significantly there will be an increase in performance if the competencies of employees further enhanced according to today’s world technology. Another factor that should be considered is the knowledge factor that will make competence and commitment higher for the organization.

Introduction

Human resources, capital, and technology are crucial factors in creating product quality [1]. These sources must be moved effectively to achieve optimal results. To achieve these goals, it is necessary to have a business that is supported by all parties in the organization both from the management and from the employees [2]. In this case, management needs to make breakthroughs to mobilize the human resources they have. The essential resource, among other resources, is human resources because no matter how sophisticated the technology used, it is useless without the support of reliable human resources. Therefore, human resources need to manage carefully [3]. Human resources in the company have roles and functions that are very important for achieving company goals. Human resources here cover all human beings in the organization, namely those involved in the company’s operational activities from the lowest level to the highest level (top management), although different levels, all elements of human resources have the same role towards achieving or not the company’s goals, neglect of one-part results in hampered achievement of company goals [4]. The success or failure of the company in attaining the goals previously set is highly dependent on human resource capabilities.

Conclusion

Competence and commitment can be measured, so an assessment is needed. Evaluation in the organization is critical because it will be useful to know the effectiveness of the organization so that the goals of the organization will achieve. Performance is the real behavior displayed by everyone as the work performance produced by employees following their role in the company. Actual behavior posted by employees is influenced by various factors that help shape a person’s behavior (employees), which then reflected in the actions and behavior in doing work. The problem is how to create Human Resources that can produce optimal performance so that organizational goals can achieve. Employee performance will not be separated by factors that can affect a person’s performance. Considering the problem is very complex, the parties involved in the company must be careful in observing the available resources. Therefore, to improve the performance of agricultural extension agents in Indonesia, it is necessary to carry out various strategic breakthroughs that can streamline competence and increase commitment with the use of digital-based media that can be easily accessed and as a source of information.

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