create a sense of security. Every leader is obliged to
create a sense of security for his subordinates.
Regarding this, it can only be implemented if every
leader is able to maintain positive things, an attitude
of optimism in dealing with all problems, so that in
carrying out their duties, subordinates feel safe, free
from all feelings of anxiety, worry, feel they get
security guarantees from the leadership.
2.2 Organizational Culture
Andrew Pattigrew (in Kusdi, 2011) defines culture as
a system of meanings which are collectively and
openly agreed to apply to a group at a certain time.
This system consists of terms, forms, categories and
images that provide an interpretation of the situation
faced by a person.
According to Edgar Schein (in Kusdi, 2011) is a
pattern of basic assumptions that are created, found or
built by a group in the learning process to overcome
problems of external adaptation and internal
integration and have been proven to work well
enough so that they are considered valid and must be
taught to students. new members as the correct way
of looking, thinking and feeling in relation to these
issues.
Subjective circles view organizational culture as a
formation that shapes organizational reality and gives
meaning to its members (Masmuh in Purworini et al,
2014). Organizational culture is often defined as a set
of norms, values, beliefs, customs, ceremonies,
attitudes and concepts held by individuals, groups,
communities or organizations. A broader definition
explains that culture is not only in the form of what
has been believed or attached but also includes the
identification of a certain set of perceptions formed
by the individual or group level.
Organizational culture is the perception of
organizational members regarding key values and
shared concepts that shape their image of the
organization, including a positive climate, negative
influence, quality excellence, growth potential,
organizational elements, small and immature and
active or encouraging organizations (Kriyantono,
2010). Wirawan explained the definition of
organizational culture which contained several key
words that needed to be explained, namely:
a. The content of organizational culture consists of
various types (artifacts, values, norms, assumptions
and organizational philosophy.
b. Socialization, namely organizational culture is
socialized, diffused and taught to every member of a
new organization. The contents of organizational
culture are introduced and taught and applied in
organizational activities. For those who are members
of the organization must understand, feel belonging
and apply in themselves. If members of the
organization violate it, they will be given sanctions.
c. Developed over a long time, explains that
organizational culture was first developed by the
founder of the organization. Norms, values, mindsets,
culture and religion of the founders of the
organization affect the organizational culture
(Wirawan in Setiati, 2012).
Culture can be tested as a variable or as a root
metaphor. When viewed as an external variable, then
culture is something that is brought into the
organization. If limited as an internal variable, the
emphasis is placed on cultural forms (rituals, stories
and so on) that are developed within the organization.
The basic metaphor analysis views organizations as
knowledge structures, shared symbolic patterns and
reflections of unconscious processes (Smircich and
Calas in Pace and Faules, 2010).
The failure of the organizational change process
is largely due to the clash of culture and climate.
Culture refers to the values and traditions that are
rooted in an organization, be it in a company or in
government. Successful change can be found by
reframing the organizational mindset, by adopting a
holistic system, networking and increasing
communication and collaboration. Change and
adaptation must be part of the organizational cultural
values (Sopow, 2007).
Organizational culture can affect the way
employees behave, how they describe their jobs and
how they work with other workers. In every
organization, organizational culture is always
expected to be good, because organizational culture
will relate to the success or failure of the organization
in achieving its goals. Robbins defines organizational
culture as a system of shared meaning held by
members that distinguishes the organization from
others which is a set of main characteristics that are
valued. (Robbins, 1996).
Organizational culture in which there is a strong
organizational culture and a weak organizational
culture. Robbins explained that a strong
organizational culture will increase behavioral
consistency. A strong culture shows high agreement
among members about what the organization stands
for. The agreement fosters organizational cohesion,
loyalty and commitment. A strong culture can act as
a substitute for formality. A strong culture achieves
the same end goal without the need for written
documents. (Robbins, 1996).
Furthermore, to solve the problem of
organizational culture in the Medan City