International Journal of Management Science
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June

Talent Management, Self-Efficacy, and Employee Performance: Intrinsic Motivation as a Mediating Mechanism among Grade III Employees in a State-Owned Fertilizer Company

Putri Yulia Indrawati (Development Economics Study Program, University of Mataram, Indonesia)
Eka Agustiani (Development Economics Study Program, University of Mataram, Indonesia)
Tarek Mami (Department in Accounting, University of Craiova, Romania)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Human-resource systems in state-owned manufacturing enterprises must sustain employee performance while managing workforce contraction, promotion pipelines, and rising competency demands. This study examines whether talent management and self-efficacy improve employee performance among Grade III employees of PT Petrokimia Gresik and whether intrinsic motivation explains these relationships. A quantitative explanatory design was applied using survey data from 153 Grade III employees. Talent management, self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and employee performance were measured using structured Likert-scale indicators adapted from validated organizational-behaviour instruments and company-specific performance practices. Data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), including indicator reliability, convergent validity, discriminant validity, composite reliability, R-square, predictive relevance, and mediation testing through bootstrapping. Talent management positively influenced employee performance and intrinsic motivation. Self-efficacy also showed positive effects on intrinsic motivation and employee performance. Intrinsic motivation significantly improved employee performance and mediated the effects of both talent management and self-efficacy on employee performance. The model explained 62.0% of the variance in employee performance and 52.6% of the variance in intrinsic motivation. Employee performance in the studied company is shaped by an integrated interaction between organizational talent practices, individual self-belief, and intrinsic motivational processes. Strengthening talent development, career mobility, recognition, and self-efficacy-oriented development can enhance performance through deeper internal motivation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJMS

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management

Description

The International Journal of Management Science aims to provide a platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of management science. The journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical papers, empirical studies, case ...