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Redefining the role of the public service under neoliberal states in developing nations

M. Shamsul Haque (Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore)

International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior

ISSN: 1093-4537

Article publication date: 1 March 2006

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Abstract

This article explains that in the current global context dominated by market ideology, there has been a significant shift in the nature of the state based on promarket neoliberal principles in most countries, including those in the developing world. Under this emerging neoliberal state characterized by the primacy of market forces and adoption of market-driven policies and programs, the role of the public service has also changed in terms of its increasing concern for streamlining public sector activities, enhancing economic efficiency, improving customer satisfaction, and so on. After exploring such impacts of the current neoliberal state formation on the public service's role, the article briefly examines the socio-political consequences of this changing role, especially in developing nations.

Citation

Haque, M.S. (2006), "Redefining the role of the public service under neoliberal states in developing nations", International Journal of Organization Theory & Behavior, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 191-211. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOTB-09-02-2006-B003

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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