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PERFORMANCE OF THE STATE CIVIL APPARATUS (ASN) AT THE
TANAH DATAR REGENCY INSPECTORATE: OVERVIEW OF
PERFORMANCE IN MINANGKABAU CULTURE, INDONESIA
Sri Adella Fitri
1
, Mega Rahmi
2
, M. Tri Rahmat Fajri
3
IAIN Batusangkar, West Sumatera, Indonesia
Email:
sri.af@iainbatusangkar.co.id, megarahmi@iainbatusangkar.co.id,
trirahmat@iainbatusangkar.co.id
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ABSTRACT
Date received : 07 June 2022
Revision date : 16 June 2022
Date received : 25 June 2022
The problem of state civil servants (ASN) performance is
an interesting issue to be discussed, and the development
of various assessment methods have been unable to cause
major improvements. The supervision carried out by the
inspectorate is a performance indicator in carrying out their
duties. Furthermore, the achievement depicted in the work
ethics has become a Minangkabau culture and has been
rooted in the values of life. This research used a mixed
method with a survey approach, through the distribution
of questionnaires to a sample of 42 ASN of Tanah Datar
Regency Inspectorate. The results showed a significant
positive effect of training (X1) and motivation (X2) on
performance (Y). Simultaneously, there is a significant
positive effect of variables (X1) and (X2) on employee
performance (Y). The joints of life in Minangkabau culture
have been regulated through the philosophy of life and
have become the order of living by the community. The
culture touches all aspects of life, including educational
and performance values, as well as self-motivation, which
are still maintained at work.
Keywords: Employee
Performance; Supervision;
Minangkabau
JEL Classification; M42
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INTRODUCTION
In government agencies, human resource is one of the main factors in achieving
organizational goals. One of these resources is the professional and qualified state civil
apparatus (ASN) that supports the achievement of national developmental objectives.
Furthermore, the government conducts educational development and training (Diklat) for
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the ASN to realize these goals. The Diklat activities should not be based on the agency's
existing budget, or whether others provide certain programs. When this is considered,
the results will not be effective, or will only be an arena for seeking prestige between
agencies.
An effective Diklat will improve performance, work ethics, and boost agency
potential. However, inappropriate or inadequate Diklat can be a source of frustration for
every employee involved. The main characteristics of this training contribute to the
competitiveness of agencies, therefore the activities need to be designed in accordance
with the required process (Chaerudin, 2018). The agency needs to motivate its human
resources to achieve the set goals. Motivation is defined as an energy that drives, directs,
and strengthens behavior. It is also interpreted as an internal impulse which is described
as hopes and desires, that make individuals act or behave, to meet their needs (Sarinah
& Mardalena, 2017). The strength of an agency depends on its people, and the success
cannot be separated from the achievements of each member. Employee performance is
the result of work within a certain period compared to various possibilities, such as
standards, targets, goals, or criteria that have been determined and mutually agreed
upon in advance (Shaleh, 2018).
Furthermore, employee performance is a measure of the efficiency and
effectiveness of an agency in achieving organizational goals. The emphasis on
performance can be short and long-term, as well as at the individual, group, or agency
level. Individual performance results in group achievement which further contributes to
the agency (Shaleh, 2018). The Minangkabau tribe has various performance philosophies
in cultural values that are implemented in life, including at the level of work, social
relations, and relationships with the Creator. They have an expression in the community
that plays an important role. These expressions contain cultural values that imply deep
figures of speech and provide clues to distinguish between good and bad, as well as right
and wrong. The expression conveyed by the speaker is for the listener to know the good
and bad values.
Cultural values are important guidelines that are considered valuable for human
actions and behavior in social life in the form of concepts that live in the mind. Therefore,
the values are difficult to be replaced because they are embedded in their souls. A cultural
value can be reflected in the attitudes and actions of humans in everyday life. For
example, the work ethics of the Minangkabau people can be seen in their attitudes and
actions.
The Tanah Datar Regency Inspectorate is part of the Regional Government that
supervises the running of the system. It executes this supervisory function armed with
its educational background, training, and technical guidance to increase the capacity of
human resources in carrying out their duties and functions. The motivation of each
individual has an impact on performance in executing their supervisory duties. In
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examining the described phenomena and the philosophy of Minangkabau culture, the
ASN of Tanah Datar Regency Inspectorate performance was assessed from the Strategic
Plan. This plan has been prepared and involves all Regional Assistant Inspectors,
Secretary of the Inspectorate, and Sub-divisions within the Inspectorate. Therefore, it
can accommodate a comprehensive role in accordance with the vision, mission, and goals
to be achieved within the next 5 years.
Literature Review
1. Education and Training (Diklat)
Education is a conscious and planned effort to create a learning atmosphere and
process to make students actively develop their potential for the state and nation (Law
Number 2 of 2003). (Ahmadi, 2014) defined it as a process of inculcating knowledge,
skills, and attitudes into students to enable them become responsible citizens.
Furthermore, it is an effort to attract something in humans to provide programmed
learning experiences in the form of formal, non-formal, and informal education that lasts
a lifetime (Triwiyanto, 2014).
Training is an important learning that involves knowledge and skills in properly
carrying out a particular work (Byars, Lloyd L. & Roe, 2008). (Spears & Parker, 2002)
defined it as preparing employees to improve performance in their current job and is
usually seen as an important item to make the agency more effective and increase
productivity. Also, it is an integrated process used by employers to ensure that employees
work to achieve agency goals (Dessler, 2011).
2. Motivation
Motivation is the power and drive to do something, and it results from people's
habits in reacting to certain situations. Robbins defined it as a process in a person's desire
to achieve agency goals, provided that several individual needs are met. It is an intense
decision to carry out an activity with greater effort than others (Rohman & EI, 2017). In
other words, motivation is an encouragement from employees to fulfill stimulating needs
oriented to individual goals in achieving a sense of satisfaction. It is implemented in others
to provide quality service to the community which is indicated in high work productivity
(Darmadi, 2018).
3. Employee Performance
Performance is generally defined in terms of work outcomes and achievement. It
is the result of work in quality and quantity achieved by employees in carrying out their
duties in accordance with the assigned responsibilities. Employee performance is one of
the main factors that affect the progress of an agency, and it cannot be separated from
the institution. Therefore, it is important to be assessed, in order to (1) improve
performance, (2) provide fair employment opportunities, (3) training and development
needs, (4) compensation adjustments, (5) promotion and demotion decisions, (6) detect
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job design errors, and (7) assess the recruitment and selection process for low
performance of new employees (Sedarmayanti, 2018).
Dale Timple in (Anwar Prabu Mangkunegara, 2015) explained that the factors that
affect performance are internal (which is related to one's nature) and external (which
comes from the environment). (Anwar Prabu Mangkunegara, 2011) divided it into:
a. The ability factor, which is divided into potential (IQ) and reality abilities
(knowledge and skills).
b. The motivation factor is formed from the attitude of employees in dealing with
work situations.
The performance measurement according to Dharma (2003) can be seen through
the dimensions of:
a. Quantity, namely the amount that needs to be completed or achieved.
b. Quality, which is the quality that needs to be produced.
c. Punctuality.
Meanwhile, the performance indicators according to (Wibowo, 2014) are:
a. Destination
b. Service standard
c. Tools or means
d. Feedback
e. Motive
f. Opportunity
4. Performance in Minangkabau Cultural Review
Cultural values function to organize and strengthen human actions and behavior.
The learning process is carried out through acculturation or institutionalization. In this
process, individuals learn and adapt their minds to customs, systems of norms, and rules.
This begins from childhood, starting from the family, then to the environment outside the
home by imitating various actions. Therefore, a cultural value is difficult to replace with
other concepts in a short time (Koentjaraningrat, 1982). This is in accordance with M.
Junus Melalatoa (1990) that cultural values are abstract concepts about basic and general
problems which are important and valuable in society. It becomes a reference for the
behavior of most members of the community, exists in their minds, and is difficult to
explain rationally.
A cultural value is reflected in the attitudes and actions of humans in everyday life.
For example, the work ethics of the Minangkabau people can be seen in their attitudes
and actions in carrying out their daily activities. The work ethic is a manifestation of the
attitude of people who adhere to Minangkabau cultural values. In general, the behavioral
indicators that reflect the work ethic that can be applied to the Minangkabau people are
efficiency, craftsmanship, skills, diligent attitude, punctuality, simplicity, honesty,
acknowledgment of the ratio in making decisions and actions, willingness to change,
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agility to use opportunities that arise, working energetically, strength, self-confidence,
cooperation, and optimism about the future.
In other words, the Minangkabau's cultural values affect the work ethics of the
people, who are well-known for maintaining their customs even though they are in other
places. The values in the community are inherited orally from one generation to another,
many of which serve to direct and orient the people to have good behavior and actions,
hence they reflect a positive work ethic.
5. Hypothesis
H1 : Diklat has a significant positive effect on the performance of the ASN of
Tanah Datar Regency Inspectorate
H2 : Motivation has a significant effect on the performance of the ASN of
Tanah Datar Regency Inspectorate
H3 : Training and motivation have a significant effect on the performance of
the ASN of Tanah Datar Regency Inspectorate.
METHOD
This research used a mixed method with a survey approach, through the
distribution of questionnaires to a sample of 42 ASN of Tanah Datar Regency
Inspectorate. The analysis technique used was descriptive statistics consisting of
frequency distribution and average value, validity and reliability, correlation coefficient,
and classical assumption tests, as well as multiple regression analysis. The results were
strengthened by in-depth interviews with the respondents.
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
1. The Effect of Diklat on the Performance of ASN of Tanah Datar Regency
Inspectorate
The hypothesis testing showed the Diklat partially has a positive and significant effect on
the ASN performance by 2.126%. This shows that when the training is in accordance with
the functions and responsibilities carried out in the agency, the employee's performance
tends to be high.
2. The Effect of Motivation on the Performance of ASN of Tanah Datar
Regency Inspectorate
The hypothesis testing showed motivation partially has a positive and significant effect
on the ASN performance by 2.239%. This indicates that when motivation is good, the
performance tends to be high.
3. The Effect of Diklat and Motivation on the Performance of ASN of Tanah
Datar Regency Inspectorate
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The hypothesis testing showed that Diklat and motivation simultaneously had a positive
and significant effect on the ASN performance. The joint contribution of the Diklat and
motivation to the employee's performance is 69.7%, and the other 30.3% is influenced
by other variables that are not examined. The Diklat can support the performance of
these employees to make them properly carry out their duties. Furthermore, good
motivation can improve performance because enthusiastic employees will always try their
best to complete their duties to produce better results. When viewed from the training
and motivational point of view, the Regency Inspectorate has executed its duties
efficiently, which is carried out by the heads of their respective fields and supervised by
the Heads of the General Affairs and Personnel, as well as the Agency. Based on the
results, the Diklat and Motivation of the ASN are quite optimal.
The Minangkabau culture has been regulated through the philosophy of life and
has become the order in the community. The cultural philosophy touches all aspects of
life, including educational values. One of the philosophies adopted is "
Alam Takambang
Jadi Guru
", meaning that what is on earth and whatever happens is a life lesson that
needs to be interpreted. This indicates the importance of increasing self-capacity to
produce better outcomes. Also, self-motivation is a value that has been embedded in the
culture where the philosophy adopted is "
Dima Bumi Dipijak Disitu Langik Dijunjuang
".
This denotes the role of self-motivation is to adapt to the environment and surrounding
circumstances, thereby the duties are carried out with passion. Additionally, Minangkabau
culture taught how these performance values are maintained in life, including at work.
CONCLUSION
1. In achieving higher employee performance at the Tanah Datar Regency Inspectorate,
all parties involved in the Agency need to pay attention to and improve Diklat and
work motivation. This is because the two variables have a positive and significant
effect on performance.
2. The Inspectorate Leader needs to add in detail the training materials needed, and
also maintain the competencies already possessed by each ASN to ensure a
maintained and improved performance for the future.
3. In line with the cultural philosophy, the embedded Minangkabau values provide
synergy for the people, which is reflected in their work ethics
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