The Effects of Competence, Motivation, and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance: Evidence from PT Kahf Global Logistics

Abstract

This study examines the effect of competence, motivation, and job satisfaction on employee performance at PT. Kahf Global Logistics. A quantitative approach with an explanatory research design was employed using primary data collected through questionnaires. The study involved all 30 employees of the company using a saturated sampling technique. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics version 22. The results indicate that competence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, while job satisfaction does not have a significant direct effect. Simultaneously, competence, motivation, and job satisfaction significantly influence employee performance, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.723, indicating that 72.3% of the variation in employee performance is explained by the variables examined. These findings suggest that improving employees’ competence and strengthening work motivation are essential strategies for enhancing organizational performance, whereas job satisfaction may play a complementary role rather than directly affecting employee performance. The study provides practical implications for human resource management, particularly in developing competency-based training programs and motivational strategies to improve employee performance.