Study Of Public Administration Research Articles

A TRACER STUDY OF BACHELOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATES FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 TO 2023

This quantitative descriptive study aimed to determine the profile of the 118 Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) graduates from the Academic Year 2018 to 2023 at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST). This tracer study involves the gathering of quantitative information through the use of online survey forms to get the necessary data, the study employed the descriptive quantitative technique of research. According to findings, 65% of graduates are currently employed, with the majority of them holding full-time jobs, the remaining 35% are not working yet because of their job preferences. Further, the results showed that 44% are working full-time, 25% are working on contractual basis, 10% in regular positions, 2% are working part-time, and another 1% are self-employed. Then, 43% are employed in the government, 18% as office-based clerk, 9% as sales agent/representatives, 18% as account specialist, 8% as marketing specialist, and the remaining 4% as call center agent. The level of attitude to work obtained a very high descriptive rating which means that the public administration graduates always manifested the said behavior. The quality education provisions of the institution as well as skills and abilities development obtained a high descriptive rating which means that the public administration graduates manifested the influence of the factor as extensive. It is recommended that to achieve the programs core academic goals and objectives, the institution should strengthen its connections, collaborations, and partnerships with other governmental and non-governmental organizations. KEYWORDS: descriptive-quantitative method, graduate tracer study, public administration study

Integrating philosophical perspectives into the study of public administration: The contribution of Critical Realism to understanding public value

Philosophical thought may provide an important contribution to the development of the theory and practice of public administration (PA). Notwithstanding such potential, however, philosophical thought has so far been limitedly employed in PA studies. To the extent philosophy has been brought into PA, three philosophies have been mainly used: Pragmatism, strands of Relativism-Constructivism, and Positivism. This paper argues that another philosophical approach can and ought to be considered much more systematically for application to foundational issues in PA studies, namely Critical Realism. The potential of this philosophical perspective is deployed to shed new light on key issues in the theory and practice of public value governance and management, a major area of academic investigation and practical application in the field of public administration and public management.

Crowdsourced data in public administration research: A review and look to the future

AbstractCrowdsourcing platforms such as MTurk and Prolific have emerged as data sources for researchers in the social sciences. This article delves into the past, present, and future use of crowdsourced data in public administration scholarship. Through a review of published articles in top public administration journals (years 2013–2022), we uncover a general growth in the use of crowdsourced data over time. Additionally, we document how researchers have leveraged crowdsourced data to study a diverse range of themes and topics, with particular emphasis on survey experimental approaches and the examination of citizen attitudes and responses. Moreover, drawing on insights from a survey among quantitative public administration researchers, we discuss why the use of crowdsourced data is unlikely to diminish in the foreseeable future—despite ongoing debates regarding data quality and validity. We provide a set of guiding questions for researchers to consider when using crowdsourced data in public administration studies.

A complexity theory perspective on politico-administrative systems: Insights from a systematic literature review

Complexity theory (CT) refers to a collection of concepts and heuristics that can be used to study the developments emerging from interactions between phenomena, actors, and events. CT has increasingly been utilized in the study of public administration and policy. However, there is no comprehensive analysis of empirical or other research focused on the functioning of political-administrative phenomena applying CT. This article reports the results of a systematic literature review demonstrating how CT has been applied in empirical research in different stages of the policy cycle: policy preparation, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance. The study reveals empirical research utilizing CT offers practical implications that can be categorized into four themes: enabling leadership, leveraging experimentation, the holistic perspective, and the humble approach.

Do network management and trust matter for network outcomes? A meta-analysis and research agenda

ABSTRACT Collaborative and network governance assume that network management and trust matter for network outcomes. We test this assumption by conducting a meta-analysis of public administration studies investigating the correlation between network management and network outcomes (50 effect sizes), and trust and network outcomes (28 effect sizes). While both matter for achieving network outcomes across countries, trust matters most. Trust is particularly important for achieving process outcomes and multiple network management strategies combined are more effective than separate single strategies. A research agenda centred on complex modelling, comparative research and using mixed, multisource, experimental and longitudinal data is stipulated in conclusion.

Community Empowerment Efforts in Preserving the Environment Around the Karang Mumus River

The waste problem in the Karang Mumus River cannot be said to be resolved. This is caused by several factors, namely: there are still many people who live on the banks of the Karang Mumus River and carry out all their daily activities, causing the river's function to decline and there are also still people who throw rubbish out of place. Therefore, this service research aims to contribute to carrying out waste collection activities. The approach method used is by conducting observations and interviews with informants about the origins of the community and the form of environmental management carried out on the Karang Mumus River. At the end of the activity, monitoring and evaluation was carried out to increase public awareness. The results of this service activity provide an example to the community around the Karang Mumus River and the entire community to get used to living a healthy life by paying attention to the surrounding environment, namely by throwing rubbish in its place, using goods and implementing them. environmentally friendly activities. Community Service Activities for the Bachelor of Public Administration Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Mulawarman University, together with the community of the Movement to Pick Up a Piece of Garbage from the Karang Mumus River, are expected to increase awareness of students and alumni as part of the academic community and around the Karang Mumus River community.

The Agency of the Global South’s Regional Organizations through the Institutionalization of Staff Recruitment

Abstract How is staff recruitment in regional organizations institutionalized? This article focuses on explaining the determinants of staff recruitment institutionalization in regional organizations (ROs). It is important to understand how ROs recruit their regional staff, as ROs have become players with an increasing influence in global governance, and as regional (and international) bureaucracies constantly contribute to the reshaping of power relations with member states. The institutionalization of staff recruitment offers an insightful and innovative way of unpacking the way ROs operate and exert agency. In this perspective, the article examines an RO from the Global South, the Central American Integration System (SICA), and argues that member states institutionalize staff recruitment for fear of losing control to a powerful combination of regional bureaucracy and international donors. This single-case study will be comparable with many Global South ROs that share similar characteristics, and will provide generalizable results in the realm of RO studies. This article sheds light on a very poorly known case among ROs and helps to extend the empirical scope of International Public Administration (IPA) studies beyond the “Global North,” and consolidate the field of comparative regionalism. To develop the argument, the article uses empirical material from several pieces of in-depth fieldwork conducted within SICA since 2009. It analyses official legal documents and internal documents relating to staff regulation, and uses semi-structured interviews focused on practices of recruitment standards. Keywords: Staff recruitment, Regional organizations, Institutionalization, Regional bureaucratic autonomy, External interventions

Leadership Paradigm Shift: Understanding the Remarkable Impact of Servant Leadership on Job Satisfaction and Employee Performance in the Department of Transportation, Palu City

This research addresses leadership, job satisfaction, and employee performance, making it highly relevant in the study of public administration. The research is designed using a quantitative approach. The population of this study consists of all employees in the Department of Transportation in Palu City, totaling 86 respondents. The research sample is selected using a census sampling technique, where the entire population is included in the study. Data analysis for this research employs descriptive statistics. The results of the study indicate that servant leadership has a significant influence on performance and demonstrates a strong relationship between these two variables. This influence suggests that servant leadership is crucial in enhancing the performance of employees in the Department of Transportation in Palu City. Moreover, the relationship between servant leadership and performance indicates a mutual dependency, showcasing a reciprocal relationship between the two

Ethical Standards and Accountability of Election Organizers in Handling Code of Ethics Violations in Makassar City

The election organizing organization is one of the objects of public administration studies with problems related to ethics and accountability. If the ethical discourse in organizations revolves around the relationship between individuals, values, and the environment, then leadership can be seen as distilling those factors in an individual. One of the district/city-level election organizers, namely the Makassar City KPU, has a significant number of cases of ethical violations by ad hoc bodies. This violation indeed cannot be separated from the leadership of the Makassar City KPU in handling it. This research uses qualitative methods with a case study design. Data collection techniques are carried out by in-depth interviews and document studies. Data was analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that the Makassar City KPU is still partial in showing the characteristics of ethical leadership by Trevino et al. (2003) in the aspects of setting ethical standards and accountability. This is because the Makassar City KPU generally has moral standards and rules for handling ethical violations contained in PKPU No. 8 of 2022. However, the Makassar City KPU still needs to comply with these rules. This is shown from several cases of ethical violations, where the Makassar City KPU was again reported to the DKPP based on procedural non-compliance with KPU Decree No. 337/HK.06.2-Kpt/01/KPU/VII/2020, which contains related to handling violations of the Code of ethics by ad hoc bodies. In addition, implementing ethical standards and managing ethical violations must also be based on local culture, namely siri' culture in the people of Makassar. However, this has not been practiced well by the Makassar City KPU, so it is prone to causing miscommunication and offense between parties.

Analysis of state management of regional information processes in the conditions of transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the digital economy

Object: The object of research of this article is the state management of regional information processes in the conditions of transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the digital economy. Within the framework of this analysis, the influence of state bodies and institutions on the development of information technologies and digitalization in various regions of Kazakhstan is investigated.Methods: This article will use methods of data analysis, comparison and synthesis of information, as well as expert assessments and interviews to conduct a study of public administration of regional information processes in the transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the digital economy.Findings: The analysis of state management of regional information processes in the context of the transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the digital economy includes the study and systematization of the relationship between government and business in this area. The digital economy is becoming increasingly important for the development of regions in Kazakhstan. Government agencies are trying to create favorable conditions for the development of information technologies and digital innovations. They recognize that digitalization makes it possible to increase the efficiency of public administration, improve the level of public services and create new business opportunities. At the same time, there is a conflict of interests between government agencies and business entities in this area. The state seeks to increase control over information processes and ensure data security, while business wants more freedom in the use of information technologies and data. Several actions are required to establish a productive collaboration between the government and businesses within the realm of the digital economy. It is imperative to construct an advantageous legal and structural framework to facilitate the growth of digital technologies. This may encompass the enactment of fresh laws and directives, along with the establishment of mechanisms for governmental and business interplay.Conclusions: In summary, an analysis of how regional information processes are managed in the context of the Republic of Kazakhstan's shift toward the digital economy provides insights into the dynamics between the government and the business sector in this domain. To ensure an effective partnership, a series of measures should be implemented. These measures involve creating a favorable legal and organizational environment, devising programs and projects, and ensuring the education and skill development of personnel.

Devolution and local government: 25 years beyond the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement

ABSTRACT In the 25 years since the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement, there has been an extensive focus on the devolved institutions in Northern Ireland. However, less attention has been paid to the subsequent overhaul of the wider system of public administration in the province, in particular local government. In 2015, a reformed local government system was introduced in Northern Ireland (NI), supposedly heralding a period of ‘super councils’. Using a framework developed by Kuhlmann and Wollmann (2019 [Introduction to Comparative Public Administration. 2nd ed. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar]) for the comparative study of public administration, specifically local government, the article evaluates the significance of the reforms in Northern Ireland and the possible further enhancement of local authority powers, particular during the continued disruption in, or absence of, devolved institutions. In highlighting what continues to be a fundamental imbalance in regional governance within Northern Ireland, the article concludes that the system remains characterized by marginalized local government, with a consequential impact on the quality of public services and associated outcomes.

Exploring the influence of Islamic governance and religious regimes on sustainability and resilience planning: A study of public administration in Muslim-majority countries

This research delves into the relatively uncharted territory of Islamic governance and its impact on strategic sustainability and climate resilience planning in Muslim-majority countries. It scrutinizes the role of religious regimes in public administration and policy-making within these nations. The study employs a case study methodology, focusing on 11 strategically chosen countries within the Islamic world, and evaluates their respective climate resilience and sustainable development objectives. Forty-five reports, plans, and government documents from 2017 to 2023 re analyzed using a two-cycle coding process facilitated by software. The paper makes three significant contributions. Firstly, it addresses the academic call for understanding the positive governance of sustainable development and resilience planning in Muslim-majority countries, specifically focusing on the role of religious regimes. Secondly, it reframes the general understanding of governance in public administration related to resilience planning in Islamic countries. Lastly, it offers an understanding of religious regimes to analyze climate resilience planning. The analysis reveals several thematic categories, each representing a different resilience and sustainability planning governance aspect. The study’s results suggest that nations with the most effective plans tend to have robust economies, comprehensive educational institutions, pluralistic societies, inclusive governments, and liberal religious regimes, all of which positively influence sustainable development and climate resilience planning.

Users’ Perceptions on The Role of Recreational Parks in Societal Development: A Public Administration Study of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

Our cities gain from recreational parks' fundamental environmental, aesthetic, and recreational benefits. They also bring great economic benefits to any country. The purpose of this research is to assess Citizens' views on the state of three recreational parks and landscaping in Akure, Ondo State. The study aims to evaluate three recreational parks and landscaping in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, their properties, their impact on users, and the contribution of recreational landscapes to societal development and revenue generation. This paper also suggests better ways to maintain these recreational parks. Gardens with a broad assortment of trees and other plants are a significant recreational feature in developing countries like Nigeria. Urban and recreational facilities have been seen as a tool to improve living conditions in Ondo State. One of the most difficult aspects of maintaining recreational parks is balancing the needs of different user groups, such as those seeking solitude and those seeking raucous play and picnicking. Parks and recreation are typically the "engine" of local tourism. In a simplified tourism model, people leave their homes and travel to attractions supported by services such as hotels/motels, restaurants, and commerce.

Research on the Development of Public Administration in Lithuania

<div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top"><p class="AbstractText">Research conducted on public administration in Lithuania covers various subjects related to different fields and activities within the public sector. However, most research focuses only on challenges associated with the civil service and local self-government in Lithuania. This research aims to define public administration research and improve understanding of the progress and trajectory of contemporary public sector research in Lithuania. The research methods include document analysis, qualitative descriptive approaches, and historical data analysis. Moreover, the triangulation method verifies research results by integrating data and observations from many sources. The research results found that in the development of public law in Lithuania, researchers in the field of Lithuanian public administration focused on the goals of government reform, civil service modernization, creative solutions, and trends and reforms in central and regional administration. They also concentrate on social policy procedures, improving public governance, and intelligent examination of public administration. Lithuanian authors also focus on improving public governance through the use of the concepts of cooperation, participation, and teamwork. The study of Lithuanian public administration is closely related to the evolution of traditional public administration, focusing on evaluating new public management practices and implementing various public management innovations in government sector organizations since the start of state restoration. Future directions of public administration research in Lithuania will focus on addressing the challenges faced by the public sector and society in other countries. These challenges include sustainable development, climate change, gender equality, and other contemporary issues that directly or indirectly impact the public sector.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Peluang dan Intervensi Pengembangan Desa Wisata Potensi Wisata Bahari di Kabupaten Serang.

Village Tourism is currently a prima donna destination to release fatigue and find a new atmosphere in traveling. Especially with the covid-19 pandemic, the level of tourist visits to tourist villages has increased dramatically. Wargasara Tourism Village on Tunda Island is a tourist village in Serang Regency which has maritime potential. Wargasara Tourism Village on Tunda Island has great potential to be developed but experiences obstacles related to infrastructure facilities, understanding of tourism by the community, weak local government support. To overcome these obstacles, an analysis of opportunities and interventions in the development of Wargasara tourism village with marine potential is needed. The research method used is qualitative with literature review (using references to springer, science direct and scopus articles) and in-depth interviews with objective informants. This research provides another picture of the opportunities and interventions for the development of tourist villages with marine potential from the study of public administration using the dimensions of governance, namely institutions, values and processes. Improving and strengthening the governance of Wargasara tourism village is expected to answer the challenges faced in maximizing the potential of marine tourism in Serang Regency.

Institutional hybridisation in Swedish public sector development cooperation

AbstractWhile the concept of hybridisation (blending of different organisational forms, logics, or identities) in public administration has gained traction, its interplay with principal‐agent dynamics, especially within development cooperation, remains underexplored. Recent shifts towards the “whole‐of‐society” paradigm in Swedish development cooperation introduce complexities in the inter‐organisational dynamics between actors involved. However, our understanding of how these dynamics influence the manifestation of hybridisation in everyday practices is limited. Drawing on the development cooperation experience of Swedish national authorities and data collected from interviews, focus group discussions, and archival documents, this study identifies the interplaying dynamics of three coexisting logics (managerialist, collaborative, and developmental), and two types of hybridisation (specialisation‐centric and integration‐centric). These findings shed light on the challenges and opportunities the inter‐organisational dynamics induce for translating the “whole‐of‐society” policy paradigm into development practice and outcomes. The study's theoretical and practical implications for hybridisation in public administration and development studies are discussed.

Public Administration Leadership and Public Policies

This is a study of Portuguese central public administration addressing leadership typology, using the Full Range Leadership (FRL) model to better understand the leadership effectiveness process (Bass & Avolio, 1994). The study examines of the impact of training, professional experience, and organizational context on managers performance as well as predominant leadership styles. A total of 422 participants in the Portuguese state central public administration responded to this quantitate research.The results indicate that the perception of leadership style differs significantly between leaders and followers, as does the perception of evaluation. Regarding the organization where they work, significant differences were found in the perception of transformational leadership, contingent rewards, laissez-faire, recruitment, training, and evaluation. The association between leadership style and public policies is significant, and this relationship is moderated by whether the participant holds a managerial position. This study tells us what type of leadership is predominant in public administration and its association withpublic policies.

Renewal of Business Licensing Policy Through OSS Implementation: Perspective of the Job Creation Law

This research examines the dynamics of business licensing policy and the adoption of the Online Single Submission (OSS) system as a risk-based solution in public services. This research assesses the legal aspects of the business licensing policy, particularly focusing on OSS in order to be able to evaluate its impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. Using a juridical approach, this research conducts a thorough legal analysis of relevant laws, regulations and judicial precedents that emphasise the importance of the OSS system in simplifying licensing procedures and reducing administrative burden. Through a risk-based approach, the OSS promotes transparency, accountability and fairness as well as enhances legal certainty which also minimises the risk of corruption of authorised state officials. The study also identifies many challenges such as data privacy issues, security from cybercrime and potential conflicts in the decision-making process that will be addressed to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the OSS system. This research will contribute to the study of law and public administration providing valuable insights for policy makers and the OSS system. The OSS policy also promotes good governance, facilitates economic growth and improves the quality of public services.

It's about time! Temporal dynamics and longitudinal research designs in public administration

AbstractMany of the fundamental research questions in public administration relate to individual‐ or organization‐level temporal dynamics, including the impact of public sector reforms, (in)stability of public policies and organizations, development of public service motivation, or the workplace socialization of public employees. However, theoretical, methodological, and empirical public administration scholarship continues to take time and temporal dynamics insufficiently seriously. This constitutes a major shortcoming within the profession and implies that we are yet to unlock the transformative potential of longitudinal research. Building on the recent development of novel research infrastructures that can support the study of temporal dynamics of—and within—public organizations, this Symposium pushes for a “longitudinal turn” in the study of public administration. We maintain that more concerted efforts to apply a temporal lens to our research endeavors are critical to theorize, empirically assess, and understand public administrations as well as the bureaucrats employed within them.

“’Why? Why? Why?’ is the question of the course”: Master’s of Public Administration students’ perspectives on their learning in a standalone ethics course and the implications for ethics education throughout the curriculum

This paper reported the findings from 18 qualitative interviews of students across two sections of an elective, standalone ethics course in a Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) accredited Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program at a northeast university. The findings suggested that a survey of normative ethical theories and opportunities to practice applying those theories to case studies in public administration led students to uncover the values upon which they stood and consider the strengths and deficiencies of those values in practice. Students generally described the value of this learning experience as developing the ability to identify and systematically consider the reason and logic of their ethical perspectives, consider alternatives presented by others, and take a principled stance. Implications of these findings for embedding ethics education across the curriculum in NASPAA accredited programs was considered.