INFLUENCE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MOTIVATION OF THE WORK PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC SERVANTS IN THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (PAM) DILI, TIMOR-LESTE

Authors

  • Justino Godinho Soares
  • Jose Cornelio Guterres
  • Yohanes Sri Guntur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3007/nb7jb021

Keywords:

Influence Of Work Environment, Motivation of The Work Performance Of Public Servants, PAM Dili, Timor-Leste

Abstract

This study examined the influence of the work environment and motivation of the employee performance at Dili Municipal Authority, Timor-Leste. Using the quantitative method for data analysis and interpretation. As an saturated sample (census) of 86 employees (out of a population of 591) was used. Data was collected via questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression and the t-test.

As an result of this research the strong relationship indicated by the correlation coefficient R of 0.717 and the coefficient of determination R2 of 0.514 as discussed previously, it can be considered highly probable that the work environment and motivation exert a substantial influence on employee performance at the Dili Municipal Authority. The magnitude of R2, which shows that 51.4% of employee performance variance is attributable to the joint influence of work environment and motivation, suggests that these two variables are not only relevant but indeed pivotal in shaping overall performance outcomes. This significant proportion implies that improvements in the quality of the work environment as well as the enhancement of employee motivation would likely yield tangible, positive advancements in work results, as reinforced by the statistically significant t-test findings for both variables. The remaining 48.6% of variance explained by factors outside the present model indicates that while the predicted influence is strong, it is important to recognize that the effect is not absolute and there remain conceivable limitations and negative possibilities.

Therefore, while the empirical evidence points to a predominantly positive and substantial possible effect of work environment and motivation on employee performance, the potential for both positive and negative outcomes exists, strongly depending on the dynamic interplay among multiple organizational factors and the broader context in which public servants operate.

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Published

2025-12-15

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Vol. 1 No. 01 (2025): Social Science and Humanities

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Soares, J. G., Guterres, J. C. ., & Sri Guntur, Y. . (2025). INFLUENCE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MOTIVATION OF THE WORK PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC SERVANTS IN THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (PAM) DILI, TIMOR-LESTE. International Scientific Journal of UNPAZ Timor-Leste, 1(01), 594-600. https://doi.org/10.3007/nb7jb021