Hubungan Kompensasi dengan Motivasi Kerja Karyawan pada PT. Pusaka Prima

Abstract

This research is a quantitative research that aims to test and obtain data empirically about the relationship of compensation with work motivation. In line with the theoretical basis, the hypothesis is proposed that there is a positive relationship between compensation and work motivation. Where the higher the level of compensation, then the higher it is employee motivation. This research involves 36 employees as research subjects. Sampling is done by total sampling technique. This research uses likert scale instrument for compensation scale and work motivation scale. The compensation scales are based on the forms according to Micheal and Harold, 1993: material compensation, social compensation, and activity compensation. Job motivation scale is based on aspects according to Hasibuan, 2008: Active or dynamic aspect, and passive or static aspect. Based on the data analysis, the results obtained a positive relationship between compensation with work motivation. This result is evidenced by the correlation coefficient, where rxy = 0.438; p = 0.000 <0.05. The value of coefficient of determination (R square) research with a value of 0.192. It can be interpreted that the compensation variable affect the work motivation by 19.2%. From the calculation of hypothetical mean and empirical mean obtained medium compensation and high work motivation.