Effects of Motivation, Competence, and Training on Employee Performance in Manufacturing Firms

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10.2991/978-94-6239-709-5_3How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Work Motivation; Work Competence; Training and Development; Employee Performance

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of work motivation, work competence, and training and development on employee performance in manufacturing companies. A quantitative research approach was employed using an explanatory survey design. Data were collected from 209 employees working in manufacturing companies in Makassar, Indonesia, through an online questionnaire distributed using Google Forms. The collected data were analyzed using Partial PLS-SEM. The results indicate that all proposed independent variables have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Work motivation shows a significant positive influence on employee performance (p < 0.001), indicating that motivated employees tend to exert greater effort and demonstrate better performance. Work competence has the strongest effect on employee performance (p < 0.001), highlighting the importance of employees’ knowledge and skills in achieving effective work outcomes. In addition, training and development significantly affect employee performance (p < 0.001), suggesting that organizational learning opportunities enhance employees’ capabilities and performance.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xi Heyang
AU  - Abdul Razak Munir
AU  - Andi Tenri Harahap
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/20
TI  - Effects of Motivation, Competence, and Training on Employee Performance in Manufacturing Firms
BT  - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Accounting, Management, and Economics (10th ICAME 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 17
EP  - 33
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-709-5_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-709-5_3
ID  - Heyang2026
ER  -