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Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and work performance in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Vietnam. Data were collected through a structured survey distributed to 150 SMEs, targeting employees across various sectors. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to test the proposed hypotheses and examine both direct and indirect effects among the constructs. The findings indicate that job satisfaction has a significant positive impact on organizational commitment, which in turn enhances employee work performance. Moreover, job satisfaction directly improves work performance, highlighting its dual role as both a predictor and a driver of commitment. The mediating effect of organizational commitment was also confirmed, suggesting that satisfied employees are more likely to remain committed and thus perform better. This research contributes to the literature by providing context-specific insights from SMEs in Vietnam, a setting where human resource management practices are still evolving.