%0 Journal Article
%@ Online ISSN 2809-8013; Print ISSN 2809-9222
%A Citta, Andi Batary
%A Putro, Guntur Suryo
%A Arfiany
%A Syam, Akmal
%D 2025
%F stimrepo:43
%I Transpublika
%J Journal of Management, Accounting, General Finance and International Economic Issues
%K compensation; employee engagement; servant leadership; tourism office
%N 2
%P 252-262
%R 10.55047/marginal.v4i2.1582
%T The Effect of Servant Leadership and Compensation on Employee Engagement Makassar City Tourism Office
%U https://repository.stimlasharanjaya.ac.id/id/eprint/43/
%V 4
%X This study investigates the impact of servant leadership and compensation on employee engagement at the Makassar City Tourism Office in Indonesia. The research addresses a critical gap in understanding how leadership style and compensation strategies affect employee engagement within public sector tourism organizations. Using a quantitative methodology, the study collected data from 50 employees through questionnaires, direct observations, and interviews. Statistical analysis revealed that servant leadership has a significant positive influence on employee engagement, showing that leadership approaches focused on serving and supporting employees can enhance workplace commitment and involvement. Compensation was also found to have a substantial positive effect on employee engagement, confirming that financial and non-financial rewards play important roles in fostering employee motivation and dedication. The findings provide practical implications for public sector organizations, particularly in tourism management.