Analysis of human resource management capabilities and models in seaweed production

Abstract

The seaweed commodity is a cultivation commodity that is one of the leading sectors in 2022-2024, with a potential annual growth of 10.5% and revenues touching Rp734.4 trillion in 2030. Indonesia is also the second largest seaweed producer in the world, with the results of calculations of the Trade Intensity Index (TII) values in several countries being pretty high. However, the condition of seaweed cultivation and processing still has various obstacles and challenges, especially regarding the problem of low productivity of seaweed cultivation caused by low mastery of technology and low human resources. Therefore, this study explored the level of human resource management capabilities and management models in Sumenep, the second-best seaweed-producing area at the national level and number one in East Java. This research used qualitative research with descriptive methods through a case study approach. The results showed that the ability of human resources has partially fulfilled the qualifications but not maximized so that the planning of human resource improvement models that can be applied in the future is more focused on sustainable development programs, the use of technology, and price monitoring by the Government in stabilizing seaweed prices. Therefore, there will not be many people who change professions, and the target of seaweed production can be achieved.