The Many Faces of Public Management Reform in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Many Faces of Public Management Reform in the Asia-Pacific Region

Author: Clay Wescott

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2009-12-09

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 184950640X

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During the past decade, globalization and democratization have been the major forces that helped transform the structures, functions, and processes of Asian public sectors. These issues were explored at a conference July 7-9, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. This book presents some of the works contributed by participating scholars at the conference.

The Many Faces of Public Management Reform in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Many Faces of Public Management Reform in the Asia-Pacific Region

Author: Clay Wescott

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2009-12-09

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1849506396

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During the past decade, globalization and democratization have been the major forces that helped transform the structures, functions, and processes of Asian public sectors. These issues were explored at a conference July 7-9, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand. This book presents some of the works contributed by participating scholars at the conference.

Public Administration Singapore-Style
Public Administration Singapore-Style

Author: Jon S. T. Quah

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2010-04-21

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1849509247

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Singapore was ranked first for the competence of its public officials from 1999 to 2002 by "The Global Competitiveness Report". This book intends to provide a detailed study of public administration Singapore-style.

The Changing Shape of Government in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Changing Shape of Government in the Asia-Pacific Region

Author: John W. Langford

Publisher: IRPP

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9780886450601

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The seminar for which the papers in this publication were prepared was the first in a series of workshops intended to link senior public policy researchers from around the Pacific Rim in order to open up channels of communication through which researchers from Asia Pacific nations can exchange views on problems and reforms in the area of governance and public sector management. Paper titles include: The Changing Shape of Government in the Asia-Pacific Region; Korean Politics in a Period of Transition; The Unfinished Political Reforms of the Hong Kong Government; Demi-democracy: Thai Politics and Government in Transition; Government and Governance in Multi-Racial Malaysia; Controlled Democracy, Political Stability and PAP Predominance: Government in Singapore; Entrenched "Strong Man" Rule: The Governmental System in Bangladesh; Australian National Government, 1987; Toward More Effective Government in the US; and, Some Issues of Governance in Canada.

Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration, Management and Policy
Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration, Management and Policy

Author: Eran Vigoda-Gadot

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2020-12-25

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1789903483

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This Handbook comprehensively explores research methods in public administration, management and policy. Exploring the richness of both traditional and contemporary methods and strategies for making progress in the field, it provides an advanced toolkit for understanding the science of public administration and management in the 21st century.

Curbing Corruption in Asian Countries
Curbing Corruption in Asian Countries

Author: Jon S. T. Quah

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2011-07-21

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 0857248200

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As corruption is a serious problem in many Asian countries their governments have introduced many anti-corruption measures since the 1950s. This book analyzes and evaluates the anti-corruption strategies employed in Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

New Steering Concepts in Public Management
New Steering Concepts in Public Management

Author: Steven Van de Walle

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2011-10-17

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1780521111

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Multifaceted social problems such as safety, social inclusion, poverty, mobility, rural development, city regeneration, or labour market integration require integrated approaches to steering. This book looks at various organisational arrangements and mechanisms, including whole-of-government, collaborative governance, and outcome steering.

Institutional Reforms in the Public Sector
Institutional Reforms in the Public Sector

Author: Mahabat Baimyrzaeva

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2012-10-11

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 178052868X

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What does it take to build and sustain effective government institutions? What have we learnt about the attempts to design and redesign public sector institutions in different countries? What works and what doesn't, and why? This book intends to answer these questions and presents analytical tools essential in planning for institutional reform,