Government Reform in China: Concepts and Reform Cases

    Authors

    L. Xue;K. T. Liou

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Rev. Public Pers. Adm.

    Keywords

    government reform; new public management; good governance; public; management reform; PUBLIC MANAGEMENT; GOVERNANCE; LESSONS; SECTOR; Public Administration

    Abstract

    This article examines recent government reforms in China to identify changes and lessons of the Chinese reform experience. The article provides a review of major government reform concepts and analyzes eight Chinese reform cases in four areas of government: personnel, structure, strategy, and process. These reforms have expanded the objectives and scopes of the past administrative reforms to include new governance concepts of promoting managerial competency, organizational capacity, accountability and transparency, and citizen participation. The reforms have not only reported positive lessons of local innovation and international connection but have also identified limitations and concerns about social and political stability. Implications about reform findings and challenges are provided for future studies of Chinese government reforms.

    Journal Title

    Review of Public Personnel Administration

    Volume

    32

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2012

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    115

    Last Page

    133

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000303651000003

    ISSN

    0734-371X

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