{"title":"Administrative Concepts in Confucianism and their Influence on Development in Confucian Countries","authors":"Dao Minh Chau","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1996.10800317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1996.10800317","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122369362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Quest for Accountability: Parliament and Public Administration in Bangladesh","authors":"N. Ahmed, Aftab Ahmed","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1996.10800318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1996.10800318","url":null,"abstract":"This article examines the scope and limits of parliamentary control over public administration in Bangladesh. It adopts a comparative approach, focusing on the use of surveillance techniques by members of Bangladesh’s first, second, and fifth parliaments. The evidence presented here shows that the three JSs, as a natural rule, have fared differently in scrutinising the activities of the government and administration. But the data do not always reveal any positive correlation between the nature of partisanship and the performance of the parliament in overseeing governmental activities. Furthermore, the various surveillance techniques do not generally appear to be very effective in probing into the operations of the government. Two factors that account for this are first, the intransigent attitude of the bureaucracy; and second, the lack of willingness and ability of MPs to seriously enquire into government policies and operations. The article suggests that the traditional control mechanisms be supplemented...","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127065162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Changing Concepts of Decentralisation: Old Public Administration and New Public Management in the Asian Context","authors":"I. Scott","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1996.10800315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1996.10800315","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127380451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Strategic Perspective on Public Administration Problems in Taiwan","authors":"T. Sun, J. Gargan","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1996.10800319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1996.10800319","url":null,"abstract":"Like many developing countries, the government of Taiwan is facing the problem of how to reconcile the conflicts among traditional culture, democratisation, and industrialisation. Administrative reforms have often been initiated as solutions to the problem. This article attempts to help decision-makers in Taiwan deal with the complexity of administrative reforms by adopting the process of strategic planning. The study simulates the first two stages in the policy process - problem identification and policy initiation. Administrative problems were identified by public administration experts through a survey, and the substance of the problems was analysed according to the framework developed by Gabris. The problems cited result primarily from the internally and externally generated frustrations experienced by public employees. According to practitioner respondents, remedies for the problems would require major changes at higher decision-making levels and changes in society’s conception of the public sector. ...","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117180383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anti-Discrimination Legislation and Gender Equality in Hong Kong: A Philosophical and Jurisprudential Discussion","authors":"E. W. Lee","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1996.10800316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1996.10800316","url":null,"abstract":"This article discusses the philosophical underpinnings and jurisprudence of the Sex Discrimination Ordinance in Hong Kong. Underlying anti-discrimination legislation is the political value of equality, which is of central importance to a liberal democratic regime. However, a discussion of the jurisprudence of anti-discrimination laws as evolved in western slates shows that it embodies only a limited notion of equal opportunity. Promoting democratic equality in Hong Kong requires substantial policy innovation other than the introduction of anti-discrimination legislation.","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1996-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123874228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regulating Residential Aged Care Homes in Hong Kong: Issues for the Asia-Pacific Region","authors":"H. Bartlett, D. Phillips","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1995.10800307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1995.10800307","url":null,"abstract":"Many countries in the Asia-Pacific Region, most notably Hong Kong, are experiencing rapid demographic ageing. Such trends in other parts of the world have created an inexorable demand for formal residential care and support services. In the UK, the private sector has responded rapidly to these demands and become an important provider of such care. A similar trend is already evident in Hong Kong. This article examines the development of residential aged care in Hong Kong and considers how approaches have been devised to safeguard standards and quality of care in such homes, whether in the public or private sector. The legislation introduced in 1994 to regulate all sectors of residential aged care in Hong Kong is discussed and some of the potential implementation problems are identified. Questions are raised about the costs for home owners, staff recruitment, the operation of inspection, and the extent to which regulation can improve the quality of care. If residential accommodation for older people grows n...","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115013267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The State Structure Nexus between Japan and China: Are these “Unique”, “Mystical” Systems?","authors":"Unryu Suganuma","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1995.10800309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1995.10800309","url":null,"abstract":"Even though Japan has been “westernized” to some extent and has a different political system than China, both countries share similar characteristics of administrative functioning. How do bureaucratic systems function in Japan and China despite the different political systems? Are their systems “unique” or “mystical” ? Although each state uses different formulas to innovate policies across different levels of government, both nations use similar methods to organize bureaucrats. In addition, even though Japan and China share many elements of culture, their policy-making processes by bureaucrats differ. This article focuses on one aspect of state structure, the organization of the politics-administrative nexus, to examine the executive branch, administrative departments and top bureaucratic roles in both political systems.","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130144506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Privatization, Public Sector Reforms and Development Strategies of Developing Countries","authors":"Mohamed Ariff, T. Iyer","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1995.10800311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1995.10800311","url":null,"abstract":"This article re-examines privatization in the broader context of reforms and development strategies. Three key issues are considered. The first issue is the theoretical justification for privatization; the second is the demand for re-regulation; and the third the sequencing of reform steps within the context of macro-economic policies and public sector reforms. A discussion of these sheds some new light on privatization, public sector reforms and the formulation of effective development strategies for developing economies.","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126788430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Public Enterprise Pathology: Sri Lanka’s Experience in Perspective","authors":"T. S. Weerakoon","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1995.10800310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1995.10800310","url":null,"abstract":"This article examines the relationships between parliament, government and public enterprises in Sri Lanka, a developing country. The study investigates the hypothesis of Mascarenhas that poor performance of public enterprises may be due, at least in past, to the policy inefficiency of governments. A qualitative analysis of the control mechanisms instituted by government to monitor and control these enterprises is conduced. The analysis and the author’s experience as a chief executive in the public enterprise system in Sri Lanka supports Mascarenhas’ reasoning. Policy inefficiency is an important issue to be addressed by those countries which continue to make considerable use of public enterprises.","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131524631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accuracy of Expenditure Forecasting: The Singapore Experience","authors":"Doh Joon Chien","doi":"10.1080/02598272.1995.10800312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02598272.1995.10800312","url":null,"abstract":"This article examines the accuracy of the forecasting of both operating and development expenditure in Singapore during three distinct periods in the country’s budgetary history. The data presented relate to the situation as a whole as well as to variations among selected ministries. A brief comparative reference is made to United States and Malaysian experience and conclusions are reached concerning the extent to which acceptable standards have been achieved.","PeriodicalId":333221,"journal":{"name":"The Asian Journal of Public Administration","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122355428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}