EXAMINING THE JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
THE INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEES MOTIVATION AND LEADERSHIP
TO JOB SATISFACTION
THESIS
Submitted as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Getting Master of Management Graduate Program
Magister of Management
ABDALADEAM AHMED S. P 100 130 027
MASTER OF MAGISTER MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA
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MOTTO
"If you have already determined, then put thy trust in Allah .." --Ali
Imran--Only underestimate the stupidity of education --P.Syrus--
If you do good to others, then you have to be kind to yourself --Benjamin Franklin--
Who loses with a smile, he was the winner --A. Hubbard--
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DEDICATION
Each of the ideas contained in this paper sheets are part of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala guidance to the author and to the lord of the Prophet Mohammad
Shallallaahu Alaihiwasalla . The writer dedicate this paper to:
1. Beloved father and mother as well as my extended family, thank you for your compassion and sacrifice.
2. Friends who have always encourage me, so the writer can complete the study so far.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
هتاكربو
ها
ةمْحرو
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اَّلا
Alhamdulillahirrabilalamin, Praise is to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, the Lord
of Universe, for blessing and guiding the research paper as a partial fulfillment of
the requirement for getting Master of Management Graduate Program Magister of
Management, University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
The researcher is fully aware that people s help a d guida ce. Therefore, i
this opportunity, she would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Khudzaifah Dimyati, SH, M. Hum, as the Director of the Graduate
Program of University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
2. Drs. M. Farid Wajdi, MM, Ph.D., as a supervisor II had of Magister
Managemen and also as a lecturer Graduate University of Muhammadiyah
Surakarta who has provided guidance and input with full sincerity to spend
time in charting the preparation of this thesis.
3. Dr. Anton Agus Setyawan, M.Si as a supervisor I and also as a lecturer
Graduate University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta who has provided
guidance and input with full sincerity to spend time in charting the
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4. To all leaders and employees of the Graduate library and the central library
of University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta who helped provide the
opportunity and preparation of the references in this thesis.
5. A big thank you I do not forget to give to my beloved parents who have
provided support, prayers, and give motivation to complete this study.
6. For my friends who give me support and encouragement to complete this
thesis, thank you very much.
7. Of course in introductory sheet is not enough this time I mention one by
one, but for services and help all those I say thank you.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect
because of her limited capability. Thus, revision, suggestion, and criticism are
welcomed for the perfection of this work. The writer wishes this research paper
would be useful and helpful to readers.
هتاكربو
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ةمْحرو
اَّلا
ْ كْي عو
Surakarta, 20th August 2014 Writer,
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ABSTRACT
EXAMINING THE JOB CHARACTERISTICS: THE INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEES MOTIVATION AND LEADERSHIP TO JOB SATISFACTION
The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of employee motivation and leadership on job satisfaction of employees at PT. Electricity Company of Government Persero (PLN) - UPJ Surakarta (Solo).
Research is research with quantitative approach, by taking samples at PT. Electricity Company of Limited Government - UPJ Surakarta (Solo), it is located in Brigadir Jenderal Slamet Riyadi Street, No. 468 of Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. In this research, the writer gives the questionnaire to 60 people from 326 of population in PT. Electricity Company of Government Persero - UPJ Surakarta (Solo). The technique of collecting data using questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis.
The results obtained showed that there is the influence of employee motivation on job satisfaction in PT. Electricity Company of Government Persero (PLN) - UPJ Surakarta (Solo); there is the influence of leadership on job satisfaction in PT. Electricity Company of Government Persero (PLN) - UPJ Surakarta (Solo); and there is the influence of employee motivation and leadership on job satisfaction in PT. Electricity Company of Government Persero (PLN) - UPJ Surakarta (Solo).
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THESIS STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY ... vi
MOTTO ... vii
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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
A. Dependent Variable: Job Satisfaction ... 7
1. Theory of Job Satisfaction ... 7
2. Measures of Job Satisfaction ... 8
3. Dimensions of Job Satisfaction ... 10
B. Independent Variable: Employees Motivation ... 11
1. Theory of Motivation Employee ... 12
2. Measures of Employees Motivation ... 16
3. Strategies of Motivating Workers ... 17
C. Independent Variable: Leadership ... 20
1. Theory of Leadership ... 21
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD A. Type and Design of Research ... 26
1. Type of Research ... 26
2. Design of Research ... 26
B. Location and Object Research ... 26
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E. Research Data and Data Collection Technique ... 28
1. Research Data ... 28
2. Technical Analysis Data ... 28
CHAPTER IV DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION A. Description of Variable Data ... 35
1. Motivation Employees ... 35
2. Leadership ... 36
3. Job Satisfaction ... 37
B. Test of Instrument Data ... 38
1. Validity Test of Employee Motivation Questionnaire ... 39
2. Validity Test of Leadership Questionnaire ... 40
3. Validity Test of Questionnaire Job Satisfaction ... 42
4. Test Reliability ... 42
C. Classical Test Assumptions ... 43
1. Normality Test ... 43
2. Partial Correlation Test ... 44
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D. Data Analysis Techniques ... 46
1. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ... 46
2. Regression coefficients in a simultaneous test (F test) .... 47
3. Testing Individual Regression Coefficients (t-test) Variable Employee Motivation on Job Satisfaction ... 49
4. Testing individual regression coefficients (t-test) Leadership Variables on Job Satisfaction ... 51
5. Coefficient of Determination ... 53
6. Relative Contribution and Contribution Effective, X to Y ... 53
E. Discussion Analysis Data ... 54
CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. Conclusion ... 58
B. Implication ... 58
1. Theoretical Implications ... 58
2. Implications Practical ... 59
C. Suggestions ... 59
1. For Leaders ... 59
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3. For Further Academics or Researchers ... 60
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TABLE OF APPENDIXES
Appendix 1 Research Questionnaire ... 64
Appendix 2 Score of Result Instrument Test ... 71
Appendix 3 Validity Test of Employee Motivation Questionnaire ... 74
Appendix 4 Reliability Test of Employee Motivation Questionnaire ... 75
Appendix 5 Validity Test of Leadership Questionnaire ... 76
Appendix 6 Reliability Test of Leadership Questionnaire ... 78
Appendix 7 Validity Test of Job Satisfaction Questionnaire ... 79
Appendix 8 Reliability Test of Job Satisfaction Questionnaire ... 80
Appendix 9 Research Data ... 81
Appendix 10 Description of Data ... 87
Appendix 11 Normality Test ... 93
Appendix 12 Partial Correlation Test ... 94
Appendix 13 Heteroscedasticity Test ... 95
Appendix 14 Multiple Linear Regression Analysis (X1 and X2 with Y) ... 96
Appendix 15 Relative and Effective Contributions ... 97
Appendix 16 Table r Product Moment ... 101
Appendix 17 Table Durbin Watson ... 102
Appendix 18 Table t ... 103
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TABLE
Table 4.1 Summary of Test Validity Employee Motivation Questionnaire ... 40
Table 4.2 Summary of Test Validity Leadership Questionnaire ... 41
Table 4.3 Summary of Test Validity Questionnaire Job Satisfaction ... 42
Table 4.4 Normality Test Results Summary ... 44
Table 4.5 Relationship Test Results Partial Summary ... 45
Table 4.6 Test Summary Heteroskedasticity ... 46
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TABLE OF FIGURE
Figure 2.1 Diagram Conceptual Framework ... 25
Figure 4.1 Frequency Distribution Chart Employee Motivation PT. Electricity
Company of Government Persero (PLN) - UPJ Surakarta (Solo) ... 36
Figure 4.2 Frequency Distribution Chart Leadership in PT. Electricity
Company of Government Persero (PLN) - UPJ Surakarta (Solo) ... 37
Figure 4.3 Frequency Distribution Chart Job satisfaction in PT. Electricity
Company of Government Persero (PLN) - UPJ Surakarta (Solo) ... 38
Figure 4.4 The F statistic graphs employee motivation and leadership
variables influence on job satisfaction ... 49
Figure 4.5 t test statistic charts the influence of employee motivation on
job satisfaction ... 51
