Membaca Karakteristik Budaya Organisasi Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapura dan Thailand menggunakan Culture Compass
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https://doi.org/10.47747/snfmi.v3i1.3204Abstract
Labor productivity is one of the leading indicators of national economic competitiveness. Despite abundant human resources, Indonesia faces challenges due to its relatively low labor productivity, which stands at only USD 14 per hour, well below that of Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. This study aims to analyze the role of organizational culture as a non-economic factor influencing labor productivity in Indonesia, using Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions framework and comparing Indonesia with developed countries in Southeast Asia. The analysis results show that Indonesian organizational culture remains characterized by high power distance, extreme collectivism, low achievement orientation, and short-term orientation, which in turn impacts low initiative, innovation, and individual performance. In contrast, Singapore and Malaysia combine hierarchy with meritocracy and long-term orientation, while Thailand displays an adaptive, paternalistic culture. These findings emphasize the need for organizational culture transformation in Indonesia toward participatory leadership, individual performance-based systems, and continuous investment in human resource development. The strategic implications of this study highlight the importance of reforming work culture to support the agenda of increasing competitiveness and achieving the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045.
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