The Organizational Culture in Jails and Its Impact on Good Governance

ROYETTE SALINAS ARCIPE; Donald Barroga Narra

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61659

The Organizational Culture in Jails and Its Impact on Good Governance

Author(s)	JSINSP ROYETTE SALINAS ARCIPE, Dr. Donald Barroga Narra
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study examined the relationship between the organizational culture and good governance in jail units under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor. It sought to determine how culture influenced governance practices in jail settings through the principles of good governance set by UNESCAP, the dimensions of organizational culture, and the paths of governance capabilities reform. The study assessed the jail units regarding their level of practices on organizational culture and governance, their significant differences, and their correlations to propose an enhancement program. The study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design. The data were gathered with a validated survey questionnaire from 336 jail officers assigned to jail units. It was quantified using the median and analyzed using inferential statistical tools, such as the Mann-Whitney U Test, Kruskal-Wallis Test, and Spearman’s Rho Correlation. The result revealed that detail-oriented, outcome-oriented, stable, people-oriented, and team-oriented cultures were always consistently practiced, while innovative and aggressive cultures were less consistently practiced. Furthermore, governance principles were rated at high practice levels except in the participation principle, with minimal variations in the jail units of Negros Oriental. For the governance capabilities reform, it revealed challenges in leadership and innovation, although it showed to be slightly serious. Statistical analysis confirmed that there were significant correlations between certain cultural dimensions and governance principles. It meant that organizational culture practices had influenced the effectiveness of governance implementation in the jail units. In addition, positive organizational culture should be strengthened while addressing the less developed. This would further enhance governance outcomes in jail. At last, this study could contribute to the programs initiated by the Jail Bureau. It offered evidence-based insights for capacity building of jail officers, policies and guidelines refinement, and sustainable development of the institution.
Keywords	Organizational Culture, Good Governance, Governance Capabilities Reform, Jail Officers, Jail Units, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-25
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61659
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbcnvc

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