Organizational Performance in Local Government Sector of West Kalimantan: The Role of Organizational Culture and Change Management

This study aims to explore the influence of organizational culture and change management on organizational performance in local government agencies in West Kalimantan. A strong and innovative organizational culture has been proven to play a significant role in improving efficiency, productivity, and the quality of public services. On the other hand, change management does not show a significant impact on performance, due to various obstacles such as resistance to change and a lack of integration of change strategies within the organization. This research used a survey method with a quantitative approach, involving 181 respondents from several districts/cities in West Kalimantan. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results of the study indicate that organizational culture has a positive and significant influence on organizational performance, while change management does not have a significant impact. These findings provide important implications for policymakers in strengthening organizational culture and improving the effectiveness of change management strategies to achieve optimal performance. The study also suggests that support from strong leadership and employee engagement are key elements for the success of organizational change. Therefore, focusing on strengthening organizational culture is crucial to achieving better performance in the public sector.