The Impact of Managerial Performance on Effective Public Governance at Higher Education Institutions in Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Manuscript type: Research paperResearch aims: This research examines the influence of Academic Services(AS), Regulatory Compliance (RC), and Fund Allocation (FA) as part ofManagement Performance on the Good Public Governance (GPG) ofhigher education institutions in Java, Indonesia.Design/Methodology/Approach: Drawing upon stakeholder theory, thisresearch employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling(PLS-SEM), analysed using SmartPLS 4.0. The research involves 15 highereducation institutions, three government agencies, and one regionalleader.Research findings: The findings indicate that AS and FA demonstrate ameasurable effect on GPG, aligning with stakeholder theory by addressingthe dynamic needs of stakeholders, while RC shows no measurableinfluence.Theoretical contribution/Originality: These results highlight theimportance of aligning management practices with stakeholder needs toimprove public governance in higher education.Practitioner/Policy implication: The research offers practical insights foruniversity administrators and policymakers to enhance GPG throughintegrated strategies, ultimately contributing to the improvement of publicgovernance.Research limitation: The study’s limited sampling, subjectivity, andrespondent biases