Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

Work Motivation And Work Environment And Their Influence On Employee Performance Through Job Satisfaction

Muhammad Fathan Abbasstya abbas (-)
Uju Suji'ah (Cokroaminoto University Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of work motivation and work environment on employee performance through job satisfaction among employees of Kobessah Kopi in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The population and sample consisted of 60 employees determined using a saturated sampling technique. Primary data were collected through questionnaires using a Likert scale and analyzed using the Partial Sample method. Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling using SmartPLS 4.0. The results of the study indicate that work motivation has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, while the work environment has a negative and significant effect on job satisfaction. Work motivation has a positive but insignificant effect on employee performance, while the work environment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Job satisfaction has a negative but insignificant effect on employee performance. The results of the indirect effect test indicate that job satisfaction is unable to mediate the effect of work motivation or work environment on employee performance. The research findings confirm that improving the work environment provides a stronger direct contribution to improving employee performance, while increasing work motivation needs to be supported by other factors, such as competence, discipline, division of tasks, supervision, and clear work standards.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...