Swimming on Land: Some Suggestions for Today’s Public Administration

Abstract

In recent decades researchers have suggested various models for public administration organizations. These models and reforms, generally called New Public Management and Post-New Public Management, ignore the different developmental phases of public organizations, especially when dealing with non-Western countries. Instead of asking how public organizations should look, we suggest asking what should they do? To answer this question, we present several principles on the individual and organizational levels that can serve as a good compass for public managers. On the individual level, we maintain that public employees should focus on listening, helping and learning. On the organizational level, we advocate incorporating public policy with public administration, embracing core principles as opposed to trying to achieve ends, and returning public administration to its key role. These principles reinforce each other and thus can enhance the capability of public organizations.

Emotional Well-being Among Public Employees: A Comparative Perspective

“…The New Public Management and the Post-New Management reforms created a complicated work environment with conflicting demands and trade-offs. For example, employees are asked to cut expenses and provide better services at the same time (Brunetto et al, 2018;Coffey et al, 2009;Du Gay, 2011;Lahat, 2018;Pollitt & Bouckaert, 2011 ). Others have noted greater stress among public sector employees (Gardner & Oswald, 2001in Coffey et al, 2009.…”

Creación de valor público desde la perspectiva de los stakeholders. Una revisión semisistemática de literatura

“…Adicionalmente, los stakeholders son importantes en la creación de valor público debido a su influencia y a que las organizaciones públicas únicamente podrán tener continuidad y sobrevivir en la medida en que identifiquen y cubran las necesidades y expectativas de sus stakeholders desde lo que estos consideran valioso (Brignall y Modell, 2000;Ferry et al, 2018;Lahat, 2018;Ma y Chang, 2019;Tomo, 2018).…”