The Effectiveness of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle in Managing the Anti-Bribery Management System at the Yogyakarta State Administrative Court

Icha Febi Hana Rohmatul Zhaza (Faculty of Sharia, Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari State Islamic University of Ponorogo)
Dewi Iriani (Faculty of Sharia, Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari State Islamic University of Ponorogo)
Tegar Bintang Aji Putra (Faculty of Sharia, Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari State Islamic University of Ponorogo)
Nabillah U. Khasanah (Faculty of Sharia, Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari State Islamic University of Ponorogo)
Ambarwati (Faculty of Sharia, Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari State Islamic University of Ponorogo)

Global Journal of Law, AI & Ethics (GJLAE)
Vol. 2, No. 2, August 2026

This study comprehensively examines the effectiveness of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in managing the Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) at the Yogyakarta State Administrative Court. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, direct observation of the implementation process, and a review of relevant documents and policies. The findings indicate that consistent and structured implementation of the PDCA cycle has significantly improved organizational awareness and individual compliance with anti-bribery requirements. Through systematic planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement, the Yogyakarta State Administrative Court has strengthened its internal-control, monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms, thereby improving its capacity to identify, prevent, and mitigate bribery risks. However, several challenges continue to hinder optimization of the PDCA framework, including a shortage of competent human resources, organizational resistance to cultural change, and limited managerial commitment to sustaining the process.