Analysis of the Influence of Intellectual Ability and Organizational Commitment on Employee Performance through Organizational Justice and Political Skills in the Education Office of West Papua Province

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of intellectual ability and organizational commitment on employee performance through organizational justice and political skills in the education department. The research employs a quantitative approach using a survey method, with data collected from employees working in a public education institution. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied to examine both direct and indirect relationships among the variables. The results indicate that intellectual ability and organizational commitment have a significant effect on employee performance, both directly and indirectly through organizational justice and political skills. Organizational justice and political skills function as important mediating variables that strengthen the relationship between individual capabilities, organizational attitudes, and performance outcomes. The findings demonstrate that employees’ perceptions of fairness and their ability to navigate organizational dynamics play a critical role in translating intellectual capacity and commitment into higher performance. This study contributes to the human resource management literature by integrating cognitive, attitudinal, and social–political factors within a single analytical framework, particularly in the context of public sector organizations. Practically, the results suggest that education departments should enhance employee performance by developing intellectual competencies, strengthening organizational commitment, fostering fair organizational practices, and improving political skills. Future research may expand the model by incorporating additional contextual or leadership-related variables.