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The Influence of Workload and Motivation on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction

  • 1*,2,3 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bukit Zaitun Sorong

* Corresponding Author: Novita Souisa

Open Access
DOI
https://doi.org/10.59431/ijer.v5i1.509
Published
Pages
23-32

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)

Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER)
April

Abstract

This study examines the impact of workload and motivation on employee Performance through job satisfaction. Employee Performance plays a crucial role in achieving organizational goals. Excessive workload can lead to stress and decrease job satisfaction, while high motivation can enhance employees' dedication and enthusiasm in performing their tasks. This research adopts a quantitative approach with a sample of 190 employees from government institutions in Indonesia. Data were collected using questionnaires with a Likert scale to measure the variables of workload, motivation, job satisfaction, and Performance. The results of the analysis show that workload negatively affects job satisfaction, which, in turn, impacts Performance. Motivation was found to positively influence Performance, with job satisfaction as a mediator linking motivation and Performance. These findings indicate that effective workload management and a supportive environment are crucial in maintaining employee motivation and job satisfaction, ultimately improving their Performance. While this study's model explains a significant portion of the variation in job satisfaction and employee Performance, other factors influencing Performance may not have been identified in this research.

Keywords

Workload Work Motivation Job Satisfaction Employee Performance Workload Management Productivity

How to Cite

Souisa, N., Macpal, S. J., & Biay, A. (2025). The Influence of Workload and Motivation on Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction. Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER), 5(1), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.59431/ijer.v5i1.509

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Author Biographies

  • Novita Souisa, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bukit Zaitun Sorong

    The Study Program of Management Economics, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bukit Zaitun Sorong, Sorong City, West Papua Province, Indonesia.

  • Stelly Julia Macpal, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bukit Zaitun Sorong

    The Study Program of Management Economics, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bukit Zaitun Sorong, Sorong City, West Papua Province, Indonesia.

  • Agustinus Biay, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bukit Zaitun Sorong

    The Study Program of Development Economics, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bukit Zaitun Sorong, Sorong City, West Papua Province, Indonesia.

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