查看更多>>摘要：Promoting an ethical work environment in public-sector organizations is crucial for good governance, particularly in developing countries that face internal and external pressures to modernize their public service and combat corruption. This study examined the mechanisms by which an ethical environment in public-sector organizations is enhanced by investigating the role that employee public service motivation (PSM) as well as ethical leadership plays in the workplace. Utilizing first- hand data collected in 2022 through a survey of public employees working at the Jordanian ministries and public sector agencies, the study showed that public em- ployees in Jordan enjoy a high level of PSM, which was positively correlated with an ethical work environment. This relationship was, however, improved when mediated by ethical leadership, indicating the importance of ethical leadership as an organi- zational intervention to promote a more ethical workplace. The implications, con- tributions, and limitations of the study were further discussed.
查看更多>>摘要：The impacts of the economic matrix, particularly the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), within the cadre performance target system (CPTS) on the trade-offs be- tween local environment and economy have been extensively researched. However, few studies have adequately considered the transition from a single-target to a multi-target system and the effects of dynamic changes in this system. This study addresses this gap by assessing the causal effects of China's historic adjustment of GDP-centric CPTS on local environmental quality. By introducing a dynamic analytical framework of CPTS and employing a time-varying Difference-in- Differences (DiD) design with county-level data from 2009 to 2018, this study re- veals two key findings: (1) Counties that shifted away from a GDP-centric perfor- mance target system experienced a significant average reduction in PM_(2.5) pollution levels by 6.6%, highlighting the environmental benefits of moving beyond GDP- focused CPTS; (2) The observed environmental improvements are driven by two mechanisms-correcting land misallocation and optimizing industrial structure. This study advances previous static and single-goal analyses by introducing a dynamic, multi-target perspective to cadre performance target-setting.
查看更多>>摘要：The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize governance and public administration, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This paper provides a roadmap for public agencies, detailing steps from preparation to main- stream AI implementation. It proposes a skills framework encompassing technical, ethical, legal, and management aspects, supplemented by continuous training rec- ommendations. Emphasizing a human-centric and ethical approach, it aims to foster innovative and responsible governance. Collaboration is highlighted as vital for accelerating AI adoption and equipping administrators with tools to navigate this complex yet promising landscape. The paper also addresses the equality and in- clusion challenges posed by AI, particularly in bridging the divide between the Global North and Global South, using international examples from both developed and developing countries. These insights ensure a comprehensive perspective on AI integration in public administration, promoting a holistic and nuanced approach to addressing these challenges.
查看更多>>摘要：The book "Street-Level Bureaucracy in Weak State Institutions" is primarily targeted at researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students interested in public administration and policy implementa- tion, particularly in the context of developing and transition coun- tries. Academic and professional individuals involved in public administration, governance, or policy implementation may find it interesting to have and read this book because of its comprehensive coverage of street-level bureaucracy (SLB) dynamics within the context of weak state institutions. It provides a comprehensive overview of SLB practices within the context of weak state in- stitutions offering insights into how public policies are implemented at the grassroots level. It has a global perspective that enhances understanding and applicability across diverse contexts. It also sheds light on the challenges and opportunities for effective policy imple- mentation and public service delivery in challenging environments. Finally, it includes case studies, empirical research, and practical examples that offer valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers grappling with real-world governance issues. Over- all, the book serves as a valuable source for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the complexities of policy imple- mentation and SLB in contexts characterized by weak state institutions.
查看更多>>摘要：This study employs an institutional approach to examine and explain donor-giving to a government during emergencies. Using data from 120 countries during Covid-19 and other sources, we tested a process transparency explanation against a per- formance transparency perspective. We find that a donor's decision to give to a government during emergencies is likely influenced by the availability and quality of process-oriented fiscal information, not past performance or impact information of the government. This result indicates that it is important for governments, espe- cially those without proper transparency institutions and practice, to establish reporting measures in process-oriented information such as revenue sources, spending directions, and debt levels during emergencies. These insights have sig- nificant theoretical and policy implications for countries, especially developing countries, to develop government transparency.
查看更多>>摘要：This study contributes to the debate about effective regulatory strategies for environmental regulation in achieving sustainable agriculture, particularly in understudied emerging economies. We leverage the case of swine manure recovery in China to illuminate this crucial but under-researched context. Building on the theory of planned behavior, which posits a gap between intention and behavior, we investigate how these regulations and their combinations influence swine farmers' intentions and behaviors toward resource recovery. Findings reveal command-and- control regulations most effectively stimulate initial intentions, while incentive- based regulations work best in bridging the gap between intention and action. Information-based approaches further strengthen this conversion, particularly when combined with incentives. Bridging the disciplines of regulation and behav- ioral science, this study advances theoretical understanding of the intention- behavior gap in environmental policy. It informs effective regulation design that promote sustainable agricultural practices in developing countries, ultimately contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Roland Azibo BalgahJude Ndzifon KimengsiNgwa Kester
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查看更多>>摘要：Business-like thinking among NPOs and scholars has stimulated growing but con- tested views on what constitutes commercialization and what drives its adoption. Unfortunately, empirical efforts have largely neglected the perspective of nonprofit managers who play pivotal roles in commercialization decisions. To stem this knowledge gap, this study applies a mixed methods on a case study from Cameroon to elicit top nonprofit managers' perceptions to commercialization. Almost 90% of all top managers demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of nonprofit commer- cialization. Overall, 65% perceived commercialization positively, and 40% were already engaged in commercial activities. Binary logistic regression results indicated positive and statistically significant relationships between organizational capacity variables (intervention sector, for-profit management strategy, and assets), and managers' perceptions of nonprofit commercialization (p ＜ 0.05), questioning the resource-dependency theory. The implications of conceptual ordering, theoretical diversity and contextualizing research on nonprofit managers' commercialization perceptions are discussed, particularly the need to include managerial perception as a key variable in the nonprofit commercialization equation in developing countries, and reconciling theoretical contestations with contextual reality.
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NSTL
Wiley