Abstract
Transformational leadership plays role in improving individual’s work performance by the influences of an
ideal leader, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individual consideration, either directly
or indirectly. In addition, it is also influenced by either direct or indirect affective commitment. The aim of
this study is to investigate the effect of the transformational leadership on the individual’s work
performance mediated by affective commitment and moderated by personal characteristic; work
duration, both partially and simultaneously. The respondent participated in this study is a group of people
who work as production operator in a manufacturer in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. The questionnaire
was distributed to the respondents and finally obtained 200 samples. The analysis process in this study
applied the Structural Equation Model. The result of this study shows that the individual’s work
performance is affected by the affective commitment. In addition, the employee’s emotional bonding
has grown as the result of the effect of the leadership style and organization that are able to build their
trust. The management is able to make the employees feel appreciated, and they are also involved in
the organization by giving positive motivation to achieve the organization’s vision and mission