Mediating Role of Motivation on the Relationship between Competency Gap and Training Experience on Employee Performance: A Literature Review

Muhammad Zeinny Hasbunallah Sasmita; Aep Syaefullah; Tiara Mustika Ayu; Zia Majiatul Arobiah; Aulia Nur’aini; Elty Sukaesih; Euis Huzaziah; Andre Genta Sanjaya

doi:10.69693/ijmst.v4i3.12318

Authors

Muhammad Zeinny Hasbunallah Sasmita International Open University https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7123-7494
Aep Syaefullah Universitas Teknologi Nusantara
Tiara Mustika Ayu Universitas Teknologi Nusantara
Zia Majiatul Arobiah Universitas Teknologi Nusantara
Aulia Nur’aini Universitas Teknologi Nusantara
Elty Sukaesih Universitas Teknologi Nusantara
Euis Huzaziah Universitas Teknologi Nusantara
Andre Genta Sanjaya Universitas Teknologi Nusantara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69693/ijmst.v4i3.12318

Keywords:

Competency gap, employee performance, training experience, work motivation

Abstract

This study examines the influence of competency gaps and training experience on employee performance, with work motivation serving as a mediating variable. Employing a literature review method, the research draws upon secondary sources including peer-reviewed journals, academic textbooks, and relevant regulatory frameworks. The analytical framework incorporates multiple statistical approaches: Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to assess causal relationships and mediation effects, Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) processed through SPSS software, linear regression to determine direct effects, and Path Analysis to differentiate impacts across specific categories. The findings reveal that competency gaps impede performance optimization; however, this hindrance can be mitigated through needs-based training interventions and enhanced work motivation. The study recommends strengthening demand-driven training systems, conducting periodic competency evaluations, and formulating policies that foster work motivation to optimize employee performance. The theoretical contribution of this research enriches the discourse on civil servant competency development and advocates for an integrated approach to training and motivation policies.

Author Biography

Muhammad Zeinny Hasbunallah Sasmita, International Open University

Muhammad Zeinny is a young man focused on and interested in Monetary Economics, Development Finance, Islamic Finance, Economic Finance, and Agricultural Economics. I also occasionally research and explore the field of industrial economics, including welfare, poverty, employment, macro-fiscal economics, and other topics related to industrial economics.

Academically, I hold a bachelor's degree in Islamic Economics & Finance, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Risk & Finance, and am currently pursuing a doctorate in economics with a focus on Applied Economics.

Professionally, I am currently an Assistant Professor of Management and Dean of the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at Nusantara University of Technology. I am also a lecturer in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program at Universitas Terbuka Internasional. I am also a researcher focusing on Islamic economics and finance, Islamic Banking and Economics, and Political Issues. In addition to my business activities, I serve as the President Director of a company specializing in Briquette Trading, Food Catering, Flower Arrangement Making, Academic Consulting, and General Trading.

I occasionally work as an expert staff member at several consulting firms specializing in economics, politics, and finance. I also hold commissioner positions at several companies, act as a business consultant at others, and remain actively involved in various social, political, organizational, and humanitarian activities.

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