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Assessing the Impact of Job Promotion on Employee Performance: Evidence from Deposit Banks in Indonesia

Bagus Dirgantoro, Ari Widi Prakasa, Gusti Kade Birawan

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  • Bagus Dirgantoro: Universitas Tangerang Raya, Indonesia
  • Ari Widi Prakasa: Universitas Teknologi Muhamadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Gusti Kade Birawan: Universitas Tangerang Raya, Indonesia
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June 28, 2026
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516–524

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Abstract

This study examines the effect of job promotion on employee performance in the Indonesian banking sector. A quantitative approach was applied through questionnaires distributed to 100 employees who had received promotions within the last one to three years. Respondents were drawn from Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), Bank Mandiri, and Bank Central Asia (BCA). Employee performance was evaluated through three indicators: work productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. The findings indicate that job promotion has a positive effect on employee productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational loyalty. Employees who received promotions tended to demonstrate stronger work motivation and greater organizational attachment after occupying higher positions. The study also found that employee readiness and managerial support influenced the effectiveness of promotion policies in improving work performance. Fair and transparent promotion practices were associated with higher employee morale and stronger relationships between employees and the organization. These findings may assist banking management in developing promotion systems that are more objective, measurable, and aligned with employee performance improvement.

Author Biographies
Bagus Dirgantoro

Universitas Tangerang Raya

Management Study Program, Faculty of Business Economics, Universitas Tangerang Raya, Tangerang City, Banten Province, Indonesia.

Ari Widi Prakasa

Universitas Teknologi Muhamadiyah Jakarta

Management Study Program, Faculty of Social, Economics and Humanities, Universitas Teknologi Muhamadiyah Jakarta, South Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia.

Gusti Kade Birawan

Universitas Tangerang Raya

Management Study Program, Faculty of Business Economics, Universitas Tangerang Raya, Tangerang City, Banten Province, Indonesia.

Article Identifiers
  • Article Title: Assessing the Impact of Job Promotion on Employee Performance: Evidence from Deposit Banks in Indonesia
  • DOI: 10.59431/ijer.v6i2.801
  • Publication Date: 2026-06-28
  • Journal: Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER)
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 516–524
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Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Published: 2026-06-28
Pages: 516–524
Section: Articles
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Dirgantoro, B., Prakasa, A. W., & Birawan, G. K. (2026). Assessing the Impact of Job Promotion on Employee Performance: Evidence from Deposit Banks in Indonesia. Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER), 6(2), 516–524. https://doi.org/10.59431/ijer.v6i2.801
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