Mutations of position and performance of local government public officers: An experimental study

Published: Jul 26, 2022

Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the ambiguity and conflict characteristics of role stress variables capable of mediating a job transfer and official performance.

Research methodology: This experimental research was conducted to obtain a causal relationship between the respondents in Lampung, Way Kanan Regency, and analyzed using the Anova method.

Results: The results showed that officials' performance was significantly higher when experiencing low ambiguity, according to role and contingency theories. Furthermore, both attributes were lower when officials received high-frequency and did not mediate the relationship between job transfer and performance.

Limitations: This research is limited to paper and pencil, which prevents participants from feeling the real situation.

Contribution: This research implies that job transfers can be conducted according to the needs and conditions of the local government.

Keywords:
1. Job Mutation
2. Performance
3. Role Ambiguity
4. Role Conflict
Authors:
Fajar Gustiawaty Dewi
How to Cite
Dewi, F. G. (2022). Mutations of position and performance of local government public officers: An experimental study. Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies, 2(2), 93–105. https://doi.org/10.35912/jgas.v2i2.1062

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