PENGARUH SISTEM MERIT TERHADAP SEMANGAT KERJA APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA DI KANTOR SEKRETARIAT DAERAH KOTA MANADO

Abstract

One of the elements of government in Indonesia is the state civil apparatus. Its task is to assist the
government in serving the needs of the people where the people are the main elements in democracy. The
problems encountered in the apparatus of the regional secretariat of Manado City in 2017 are still many
acts of abuse of authority and positions owned by the apparatus, one of which is nepotism. Nepotism also
trigger social jealousy among officials because they feel unfairly treated in the promotion process
positions that are not in accordance with the level of career. Apparatus has the ability and expertise in
completing the task, but does not have good discipline. Late arriving at the office, wandering around at
work, dressed unkempt and other things that violate the regulations of the agency. Delaying work that
could have been completed that day but not done, stalling work time to make the work pile up. The
apparatus becomes lazy and unproductive. Does not show his professionalism as a civil servant of the state
in charge of serving the community. Arise attitudes underestimate the job because they realize he has the
ability and expertise that is expected and become the mainstay of the leadership. And lack of appreciation
from the leadership to his subordinates for the ability and the work that has been achieved. Based on the
results of test and data analysis using quantitative methods, it is concluded that the merit system has an
effect and has a positive influence on working spirit. With the merit system will improve the working spirit
of state civil apparatus in the Regional Secretariat office of Manado City. It is not enough to have a good
civil apparatus management system, but also the spirit of work to motivate the apparatus in order to
improve discipline and achieve work performance in line with expectations.
Keywords: Merit System, Working Spirit, State Civil Apparatus.