The Influence Of Hierarchy Culture And Workforce Agility On Organizational Agility In The Local Government Of Dairi Regency

Sukardi W. Hasugian, Vivi G. Pohan, Gustiarti Leila

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This study aims to examine the influence of hierarchy-type organizational culture and workforce agility on organizational agility in the context of local government. The background of this research is based on the need for public sector organizations to transform quickly and adaptively to face the challenges of the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) era and technological disruption. The research was conducted at the Dairi Regency Government with 204 Civil Servants (Pegawai Negeri Sipil) respondents who have worked for at least two years at the current agency. The sampling technique used was convenience sampling. The research instrument consists of the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) scale, workforce agility, and organizational agility. The results of regression analysis show that both hierarchy culture and workforce agility have a positive and significant effect on organizational agility. This finding indicates that although hierarchical culture is synonymous with rigid bureaucracy, adaptive and flexible management can actually encourage the agility of public sector organizations. The practical implications of this research provide strategic recommendations for local governments in building structures and work cultures that support agile bureaucratic reform.

Keywords: Hierarchical Culture, Workforce Agility, Organizational Agility, Local Government, Civil Servants

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Hierarchical Culture, Workforce Agility, Organizational Agility, Local Government, Civil Servants

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v51.2.7316

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