The Influence of the Organizational Culture toward the Performance of Local Governance

Abstract

This research aims at finding out the influence of the dimensions of organizational culture in improving the performance of local governance. This research was conducted on local governance in Pinrang Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The objectives of the study were to examine and analyse the direct and indirect influences, partially, and simultaneously, partial and simultaneous positive between the dimensions of organizational culture and the strength of organizational culture toward the performance of local government. The sample of this research consist of 304 people from 1454 civil servants of local governance as population. The researchers used the technique of clusters proportionate random sampling in this research. The results showed there are two variables with each frequency. The variables are the dimensions of organizational culture and the performance of local governance. The frequency for dimensions of organizational culture variable is 64, 14%, with a good category. The frequency of performance of local governance variable is 75, 33%, with very good category. It means that the dimensions of organizational culture influence significantly and positively to the performance of local government in Pinrang Regency. It shows that the better the dimensions of organizational culture, the higher the performance of local governance. By understanding the variables that affect the performance of the regional government, the parties concerned will be able to use the results to improve and enhance its services to the community.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s4p307