Journal of Management

The Mediation Role of Motivation In The Influence Of Competency On Employee Performance

Muji Rahayu, Chandra Kesuma Widhiarti — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine the role of competence in improving employee performance through motivation. The population is ASN employees of the X City Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) Secretariat. The sampling technique used saturated sampling technique, namely all members of the population. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires. This study uses a descriptive and verification approach with a survey method. Data processing was carried out using SPSS. After hypothesis testing, it can be concluded that competence and motivation partially have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. Likewise, competence and motivation simultaneously have a significant influence on performance. Mediation analysis used Process Macro Hayes analysis. The results of the hypothesis test state that motivation is proven to significantly mediate the influence of competence on performance. These results can be interpreted as high motivation can increase the influence of competence on employee performance.

Marketing Meets Money: The Role of Marketing Mix, Financial Literacy, and Brand Trust in Shaping Retail Investors' Decisions on Digital Investment Platforms in Indonesia

Adine Setya Wardhani, Widaningsih — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Financial decision-making has traditionally been examined through the lens of economic rationality and behavioral finance, while the persuasive role of marketing has received comparatively little attention in finance research. This study bridges the finance and marketing literatures by examining how marketing mix, financial literacy, and brand trust jointly influence retail investors' decisions to invest through digital investment platforms in Indonesia. Using a quantitative explanatory design, data were collected from 250 active users of fintech investment applications through an online structured questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that marketing mix and brand trust significantly and positively influence investment intention, that brand trust partially mediates the effect of marketing mix on investment intention, and that financial literacy significantly moderates the relationship between investment intention and actual investment decisions by strengthening the conversion of intention into action. These findings indicate that investment decisions in the digital era are not purely rational financial calculations but are also shaped by marketing-driven perceptions of value and credibility. The study contributes to the emerging literature at the intersection of behavioral finance and marketing management, and offers practical guidance for fintech platforms in designing marketing communication strategies that build long-term investor trust rather than relying solely on short-term promotional incentives.

The relationship between job satisfaction, work-life balance and organizational commitment on employee performance. Academic Journal of Economic Studies

Amrina Rais, Nuuridha Matiin, Rosmiati Pakata, Endang Prihatiningsih — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine the effect of work motivation and rewards on employee performance with job satisfaction as a mediating variable (case study of the East Kutai Regency Secretariat, Protocol and Leadership Communication Division). The sample size used was 54 respondents selected using Non-Probability Sampling using a census technique filled out by all ASN in the East Kutai Regency Secretariat, Protocol and Leadership Communication Division. The data analysis used in this study was quantitative descriptive, using multiple linear regression analysis and path analysis. The results of this study are as follows: Z = 1.994 + 0.730 X1 + 0.858 X2 and Y = 16.560 + 0.360 X1 + 0.652 X2 + 0.045 Z. The results of the t test show that work motivation and rewards have an effect on job satisfaction. Work motivation and job satisfaction do not have an effect on employee performance. While rewards have an effect on employee performance. The indirect effect between work motivation and rewards does not have an effect on employee performance through job satisfaction. The first coefficient of determination obtained from the independent variables (X1 & X2 against Z) in this study is 89.4 percent and the second coefficient of determination obtained from the independent variables (X1, X2 & Z against Y) in this study is 64.1 percent.

Financial Literacy, Fintech Adoption, and the Financial Performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia

Sugianto, Maria Lusiana — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the influence of financial literacy and financial technology (fintech) adoption on the financial performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. MSMEs constitute the backbone of the Indonesian economy, yet many continue to face constraints in accessing formal financial services and managing financial resources effectively. Using a quantitative approach with data collected from 150 MSME owners across West Java through a structured questionnaire, this study applies multiple linear regression to test the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate that both financial literacy and fintech adoption have a positive and significant effect on MSME financial performance, with fintech adoption showing a slightly stronger influence. These findings suggest that policies aimed at improving financial literacy and expanding access to digital financial services can meaningfully strengthen the resilience and growth of MSMEs. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on digital financial inclusion in emerging economies and offers practical implications for policymakers, financial institutions, and MSME actors.