The effect of physical work environment and work motivation on the performance of civil servants in south Sumatra province forestry service

https://doi.org/10.21744/ijss.v5n4.2044

Authors

  • Dini Septria Master of Management, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia
  • Badia Perizade Lecturer of Magister Management, Economic Faculty, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia
  • Zunaidah Lecturer of Magister Management, Economic Faculty, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia
  • Marlina Widiyanti Lecturer of Magister Management, Economic Faculty, Sriwijaya University, Palembang, Indonesia

Keywords:

civil servants, employee performance, forestry service, work environment, work motivation

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the effect of the work environment and work motivation on the performance of civil servants at the Forestry Service of South Sumatra province. The population in this study was 127 civil servants at the South Sumatra Provincial Forestry Service. The sampling method used in this study is the saturated sample method. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis that has been carried out show that the work environment has a positive and significant effect on the performance of civil servants at the South Sumatra Provincial Forestry Service. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of civil servants at the Forestry Service of the province of South Sumatra. Physical work environment, there need to be regular checks on air-conditioning facilities such as air conditioners and fans; there is a need for additional air-conditioning facilities in every room that has many people and adjusted so that the work environment is more comfortable as well as checking the condition of the walls in each room either changing the color of the paint or wallpaper replacement that needs attention so that the atmosphere in the room is more pleasing to the eye. 

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Published

2022-12-16

How to Cite

Septria, D., Perizade, B., Zunaidah, Z., & Widiyanti, M. (2022). The effect of physical work environment and work motivation on the performance of civil servants in south Sumatra province forestry service. International Journal of Social Sciences, 5(4), 334-340. https://doi.org/10.21744/ijss.v5n4.2044

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