Published: 2026-02-01

Analysis of the Influence of Competency and Motivation on Employee Performance in Government Agencies in Medan City

DOI: 10.35870/jemsi.v12i1.5748

Muhammad Alfahmi, Muhammad Albahi, Muhammad Alfikri
  • Muhammad Alfahmi: Universitas Medan Area
  • Muhammad Albahi: Universitas Islam Negeri Sutan Syarif Kasim Riau
  • Muhammad Alfikri: Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of competence and motivation on employee performance in government agencies in Medan City. The type of research used is quantitative with a survey method. The data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to 226 employees from five government agencies in Medan City. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression with the help of the SPSS version 26 program. The results of the study show that competence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, as well as motivation has a positive and significant influence. Simultaneously, competence and motivation contribute 62.2% to employee performance, while the rest are influenced by other factors such as work environment and leadership. These findings reinforce the theory that optimal performance is achieved through a balance between technical ability and motivation for work. Therefore, the Medan City Government is advised to strengthen competency development programs and create an effective motivation system to improve the performance of apparatus and the quality of public services.

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Competence; Motivation; Employee Performance; Government Agencies; Medan City

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Alfahmi, M., Albahi, M., & Alfikri, M. (2026). Analysis of the Influence of Competency and Motivation on Employee Performance in Government Agencies in Medan City. JEMSI (Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, Dan Akuntansi), 12(1), 376-385. https://doi.org/10.35870/jemsi.v12i1.5748
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Muhammad Alfahmi, Universitas Medan Area
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Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Medan Area, Jl. Setia Budi No.79 B, Tj. Rejo, Kec. Medan Sunggal, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.

Muhammad Albahi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sutan Syarif Kasim Riau
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Fakultas Syariah dan Hukum, Universitas Islam Negeri Sutan Syarif Kasim Riau, Jl. HR. Soebrantas No.Km. 15, RW.15, Simpang Baru, Kota Pekanbaru, Riau 28293, Indonesia.

Muhammad Alfikri, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
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Fakultas Ilmu Sosial, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Jl. Lap. Golf No.120, Kp. Tengah, Kec. Pancur Batu, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara 20353, Indonesia.

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