A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL ON JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG THE EMPLOYEES OF COOPERATIVES

This study intended to formulate a causal model on job performance among the employees of cooperatives in the Davao region influenced by the three exogenous variables, transformational leadership, organizational culture, and knowledge management. The study employed descriptive – correlational technique and structural equation modeling. 400 respondents from the different cooperatives in the Davao region were selected through random and stratified sampling. The study's findings reveal that the three exogenous variables were interrelated and directly influenced job performance, as shown by the model modifications and very high descriptive rating. Four hypothesized models were derived, and model modification four was the best fit model for job performance. The best fit model for job performance was presented the retained indicators of the three exogenous variables, transformational leadership's perceived individualized influence, inspirational motivation measures, and intellectual stimulation. Knowledge management's knowledge sharing and knowledge creation and organizational culture's organizational leadership, management of employees, and organizational glue. The study, therefore, presents the best model for job performance to be utilized as a basis among cooperatives in the Davao region to formulate policies that would enhance their operation in improving job performance and open doors for more research endeavors regarding the subject.