ABSTRACT
Mainstream research on public sector innovation in Indonesia shows that innovation is a prerequisite for economic growth and development; however, is constrained by the limited capacity of human resources, namely the State Civil Apparatus (ASN). This study has the main objective: “To problematize the dominant perspective of ASN on public sector innovation in Indonesia.” The study uses an interpretive approach through in-depth interviews with 24 Indonesian civil servants. This study resulted in three themes: (1) Innovation has 1000 meanings, (2) innovation requires ASN's engagement and care, and (3) innovation is a result of a combination of ASN agencies and the proper structural support. The main contribution is to enrich the literature review on public sector innovation with an exploratory approach toward innovation actors within the government from various institutions and to demonstrate the perspective of Indonesian ASN in understanding certain factors that have a stronger impact on innovative activities.
