Academic Implications of Public Service Reform
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Public Reform, Public Service Reform, Public AdministrationAbstract
Public service reform is widely discussed in public administration, but it is still unclear what implications does it hold for real public service reform. Therefore, this academic article aimed at investigating public service reform, principles of public service reform, foundation of pressure for public service reform, characteristics of public service reform, and factors causing public service reform. Internationally published academic documents, especially academic and research papers and books, were analyzed. According to the results of this study, public service reform is mainly characterized by continuous improvement in the capacity of public institutions. There may be several different forms of change, such as gradual or radical change. Public service reform is considered a tool in public administration based on significant pressures resulting from new public administration ideas, such as governance, new public management, and public service, all of which have influenced traditional public administration. The findings on public service reform characteristics and pressure foundations aligned with case studies of public service reform. Finally, the study on factors causing public service reform indicated that political system, stability of political party system, young politicians, economic and social pressures, new public administration, and participation were considered influential factors.
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