摘要：The work culture of civil servants in this decentralization era tends to come from the working culture of each ethnic.The difference of culture applied causes the difference of civil servants’ way,behavior,and action when performing their work.This research article aims to discuss one of the working cultures of the civil servants from Minangkabau ethnic group named galie.This research was conducted by using descriptive-qualitative approach,and the data was collected trough observation,interview,and documentation study.Data is validated by triangulation and source triangulation methods.Tthe data analysis is based on Miles and Huberman (2000).The result of the research shows that the galie work culture has usually been inherited in the family and society for a period time;hence the galie work culture is also implemented while working in the local government organization of Pasaman Barat regency.The research concluded that the galie work culture does not cause work culture that can harm others,but whenever the work culture exists,the civil servants would be annoyed.Civil servants who have this work culture tend to avoid risks and prefer simpler work than their colleagues.
