Proposition of Development in Recruitment Systems for Executive Managerial Positions within Ministries to Support Lateral System in Open Human Resource Management

Abstract

This pilot research aimedto gain insight opinions from directly affected stakeholders, and to seek the viewpoints of experts in the field comprising of magistracy managerial positions and diplomatic managerial positions. This qualitative researchemployed the in-depth interview of key informants in two ministries--Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs—together with focus group discussions. The resultsindicated that the key informants did not oppose the lateral system in selecting the executive managerial positions. However, they had concerns that
lateral system used for magistracy managerial positions and diplomatic managerial positions might involvethe use of exception as the rule and regulation. If necessary, using lateral system in transition period could be appropriate, and only occasionally would be more suitable and appropriate than using it as the policy. Moreover, lateral system shouldnot be used for top executive managerial positions, especially the Provincial Governor and Ambassador. If lateral system is to be on trial, there should be targeted time and gradually proceeded. There should also be more thorough studies of the benefits and shortcomings before establishingit as an official policy.