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

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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.

Religious and Cultural Diversity in Indonesia: Dynamics of Acceptance and Conflict in a Multidimensional Perspective

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This study delves into the intricate relationship between religion and cultural diversity and the implementation of religious moderation policies to mitigate conflict potential in Indonesia. Based on a dataset of 1,000 samples distributed across 34 provinces, the findings reveal that newly implemented religious moderation policies can reduce conflict potential by 4.2%. Interestingly, the study also unveils that solidarity and appreciation for local culture have a limited impact on curbing conflict potential while simultaneously giving rise to new forms of collective narcissism. These findings underscore that high acceptance of religious and cultural diversity does not necessarily translate into lower conflict potential. Addressing the underlying issues of national solidarity emerges as a critical challenge that must be confronted to safeguard social harmony in Indonesia.