Abstract
This research is based on a phenomenon that occurs in State Detention Centers in Indonesia. It attempts to test the relation among proactive personality (PP), proactive work behavior (PWB), job satisfaction (JS) and role breadth self-efficacy (RBSE) variables. With a quantitative approach using AMOS, this study took data from 455 respondents from Detention Centers in Indonesia. The results show that PP, JS and RBSE have direct effect on PWB. Further findings will be discussed. The results are expected to increase the understanding of PWB and can be the basis for the human resource management team to decide better approach to build PWB in the organization and eventually implement appropriate policy.
1. Introduction
A State Detention Center is a facility where a suspect is held while the case is investigated, prosecuted, and examined in court. It is an institution that provides services to community members who are incarcerated in cells while also preserving security and order. Currently, the average population of State Detention Center throughout Indonesia is overcrowded which increases the urgency of PP in the workplace since it is an integral part of the maintaining order and security process. This process includes providing protection, prevention and prosecution against any threats and interference from outside the State Detention Center
6.2. Suggestion
Several suggestions for improving PWB may be offered based on the findings. Employees at Indonesian State Detention Centers should be encouraged to engage in PWB. This is especially true for employees that have a PP. Then, in order to increase PWB, employees want good sentiments associated to JS. Employees with PP must also be given the confidence to take on greater roles and be placed in appropriate positions, which will foster PWB. Similarly, developing or bringing forth a PP in other employees is critical. Preventative actions in state prisons will be easier to adopt this way. As a result, it is suggested that officers be willing to take initiative and persevere in completing job responsibilities in order to improve the working environment and better deal with problems
