Organizational Culture Transformation Towards Inclusive Development in Timor Leste: Dynamics of Equalizing Social and Cultural Development

Abstract : This topic is a significant part of my dissertation research which reviews the Transformation of Organizational Culture in the Environment of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Solidarity, and Inclusion in Timor-Leste. This discussion aims to; 1) describe in detail the Transformation of Organizational Culture in the Environment of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Solidarity, and Inclusion in Timor-Leste, and 2) reveal how the important role of this ministry in its efforts for development in Timor-Leste. The research was conducted with a descriptive qualitative approach by utilizing the theory of transformation principles introduced by Bernand Bass (1985). Improvement of an institution can only be done by recognizing the organizational culture that applies in the organization or institution, namely the Ministry of Social Affairs, Solidarity, and Inclusion. As a large organization that oversees a number of social offices under it, this ministry functions not only as a reference institution but also as a role model institution for organizations under it throughout the country. The results of this study indicate that change is the impact of development to improve the welfare of the Timorese people so that equitable social resilience is created. Organizational culture transformation is by establishing core values that must be understood together, under inspiring leadership, providing recognition and appreciation (reward system), training and development (capacity quality improvement), and building a solid team.