The Effect of Workload, Work Environment and Motivation on Employee Performance with Job Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable

Khanza Gayatri; Akhmad Darmawan; Suyoto Suyoto; Restu Frida Utami

doi:10.55927/ijbae.v4i4.213

Authors

Khanza Gayatri Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Akhmad Darmawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Suyoto Suyoto Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Restu Frida Utami Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijbae.v4i4.213

Keywords:

Workload, Work Environment, Motivation, Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction

Abstract

The performance of health workers plays an important role in determining the quality of service. This study examines the influence of workload, work environment, and motivation on employee performance with job satisfaction as a mediating variable. Of the 22 health centers in Tasikmalaya City, four were selected as samples using simple random sampling technique. Analysis was conducted using SEM-PLS. The results show that workload and motivation have a positive and significant effect on performance, both directly and through job satisfaction. The work environment has no significant effect on performance, either directly or indirectly.

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