The Effect of Work Motivation, Reward and Punishment on Employee Performance at Bank Sumsel Babel KC Prabumulih

Abstract

This study examines how work motivation, rewards, and penalties influence employee performance at Bank Sumsel Babel KC Prabumulih. The research, conducted among 51 permanent employees in 2024, employed multiple linear regression analysis to find that work motivation, rewards, and penalties significantly and positively affect employee performance. Notably, work motivation was identified as critical in Prabumulih for effectively managing team members and aligning education levels with job roles and responsibilities. Rewards were implemented to ensure fair promotion practices, while penalties aimed to maintain consistent discipline in accordance with company regulations. These findings underscore the importance of motivational factors, rewards, and penalties in enhancing employee performance at the bank.