Persepsi Masyarakat Kecamatan Batu Aji Terhadap Kepemimpinan Walikota Batam Muhammad Rudi Pada Periode 2021-2024

Abstract

This study aims to describe the public perception of Batu Aji Subdistrict residents toward the leadership of Batam Mayor Muhammad Rudi during the 2021– 2024 period. Local leadership plays a strategic role in directing regional development and improving the quality of public services; therefore, public perception serves as an important indicator in assessing leadership effectiveness and political legitimacy at the local level. This research employed a descriptive quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents selected using purposive and accidental sampling techniques. The research instrument was developed based on Kouzes and Posner’s leadership model, which consists of five dimensions: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques by calculating mean scores. The results indicate that overall public perception of Mayor Muhammad Rudi’s leadership falls within the good category, with an overall mean score of 3.99 on a five-point scale. The highest-rated dimension was Inspire a Shared Vision with a mean score of 4.03, while the lowest-rated dimension was Challenge the Process with a mean score of 3.95. These findings suggest that the mayor’s leadership is perceived as effective in communicating development visions and building public trust, although challenges remain in policy innovation and citizen participation. This study is expected to contribute to local government evaluation efforts in strengthening participatory and responsive leadership.