This study aims to examine the influence of the psychosocial work environment on the proclivity for asset misuse in the context of local government management, with a focus on the perceptions of administrators in Central Sulawesi Province. Employing purposive sampling, a total of 39 government units constituted the study's population, with a final sample size of 114 participants, comprising administrators, officers, and managers. WarpPLS software was employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal a positive relationship between rationalization and the inclination toward asset misuse. Additionally, rationalization exhibits a negative impact on the psychosocial work environment. Finally, the psychosocial work environment demonstrates a negative influence on the propensity for asset abuse. These outcomes suggest that the psychosocial work environment plays a pivotal role in mitigating the inclination for asset misuse within the local government of Central Sulawesi Province. This research sheds light on the significance of fostering a positive psychosocial work environment to enhance decision-making processes and reduce the likelihood of fraudulent activities in the management of government assets. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for the development of strategies to promote ethical and responsible asset management in local government entities.

This study aims to examine the contribution of the application of total quality control in improving quality performance and its consequences for the creation of competitive advantage. The research method used is a verification survey method to describe the empirical conditions of the production process activities at SMEs producing cocoa in Central Sulawesi Province. The analytical tool used is path analysis with a two-stage regression approach to examine the structural relationship between variables. The results show that total quality control consisting of employee empowerment, employee training and teamwork culture had a significant effect on improving the quality performance of cocoa SMEs. The consequences of improving quality performance are proven to mediate employee empowerment, employee training, and a culture of teamwork in creating a competitive advantage for cocoa SMEs in Central Sulawesi Province.