THE EFFECT OF COMPETENCY, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, AND JOB SATISFACTION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE WITH MOTIVATION AS A MODERATING VARIABLE AT THE SECRETARIAT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF KARO DISTRICT

Authors

Jhoni Chalvin Pinem Universitas Prima Indonesia
Fajar Rezeki Ananda Lubis Universitas Prima Indonesia
Salman Faris Universitas Prima Indonesia
Sofiyan Sofiyan Universitas Prima Indonesia

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Keywords:

Kompetensi, Motivasi, Budaya Organisasi, Kinerja Karyawan, Sekretariat Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Kabupaten Karo.

Abstract

This study explores the influence of competence, organizational culture, and job satisfaction on employee performance, with motivation acting as a moderating variable at the Secretariat of the House of Representatives of Karo District. The research emphasizes the vital importance of competent, satisfied, and motivated human resources in enhancing organizational performance amid ongoing bureaucratic reform, digital transformation, and increasing expectations for effective public service delivery. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected through a census sampling technique involving all employees at the Secretariat. The instrument used was a structured questionnaire based on a Likert scale, and the data were analyzed through multiple linear regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results of the study demonstrate that competence, organizational culture, and job satisfaction each have positive and significant effects on employee performance. In addition, motivation was found to strengthen these relationships, proving its moderating effect in enhancing performance outcomes. This indicates that employees with high motivation can translate competence, cultural values, and satisfaction into more productive behavior and improved work results. Theoretically, the study contributes to the development of human resource management and organizational behavior theories, particularly regarding the moderating role of motivation in performance enhancement. Practically, the research offers valuable recommendations for leaders and policymakers at the Secretariat to improve performance through continuous competence development, the cultivation of a strong organizational culture, and the implementation of effective motivation strategies tailored to employee needs and organizational goals.

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