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Journal : Tamalanrea: Journal of Government and Development

Policy oversimplification in the first 100 days post-regional head elections Purna, Zarni Adia
Tamalanrea: Journal of Government and Development (JGD) Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): DECEMBER 2024
Publisher : Department of Government Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69816/jgd.v1i3.42323

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The 100-day work period concept is often used to evaluate the initial performance of elected officials, including in Indonesia. While useful as an early indicator, this concept tends to oversimplify the complex policymaking process into campaign promises that must be fulfilled in a short timeframe. This study highlights the phenomenon of oversimplification during this period, where policies often focus on visible short-term outcomes at the expense of sustainability and long-term impact. Using semi-structured interviews, policy document analysis, and data triangulation, the research identifies that policy evaluations during the 100-day period frequently emphasize administrative and statistical achievements without considering deeper social changes. The study recommends a more sustainable approach to policy formulation and evidence-based evaluation involving various stakeholders. The findings suggest that policy success should be measured based on its ability to foster inclusive change, reduce social inequality, and improve community quality of life in the long term. Further research is needed to develop ongoing evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of policies beyond the 100-day work period.
Procedural rigidity vs. bureaucratic adaptability: A comparative analysis of formalization in new regions and parent regions Purna, Zarni Adia
Tamalanrea: Journal of Government and Development (JGD) Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): APRIL 2025
Publisher : Department of Government Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69816/jgd.v2i1.44653

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The wave of regional expansion in Indonesia has created new dynamics in the evolution of local government bureaucracy, especially in the balance between procedural formalization and organizational adaptability. This study analyzes the comparison of procedural rigidity versus bureaucratic adaptability between new autonomous regions (DOB) and parent regions in the context of the expansion of Buton Regency. Using a mixed methods design with a comparative case study approach, involving 270 respondents from Buton, South Buton, and Central Buton Regencies. Data were collected through structured surveys, in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The results showed that the Buton Regency showed the highest formalization (4.12) but the lowest adaptability (3.52), while both DOBs showed superior adaptability (3.94 and 3.87) with more moderate formalization. The parent region experienced a strong negative trade-off (r=-0.48) between formalization and adaptability, while DOB showed a more complex and less linear relationship. As a result, DOB managed to achieve a more optimal balance through fresh start advantage, while the parent region experienced institutional lock-in that hampered adaptability. This finding challenges the assumption that institutional maturity always contributes positively to organizational effectiveness.