...Anthony B.L. Cheung; David S. Jones; Jon S.T. Quah Purpose The purpose of this paper is to attribute Singapore's good governance to the effective policies implemented by the People's Action Party (PAP) government and contend that it will be difficult to transfer Singapore's experience to other...

...Roland K. Yeo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore several key issues on organizational learning and their contributions to theory, practice and policy in public‐sector management in Singapore. It also aims to determine the crucial factors and strategies in the development...

...Abu Elias Sarker Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and analyse the factors influencing the relative success and failure of new public management (NPM) initiatives in the developing world, with particular reference to Singapore and Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach Secondary...

... development; and further outlines the role of government in innovation‐driven industrial policy. As a case study, evolutionary perspectives of Singapore's industrialisation process are elaborated to illustrate a government's role in industrial policy‐making. Research limitations/implications Future...

.... While empirical work shows that private ownership is associated with superior performance, the experience of Singapore is a clear example to the contrary. Singapore Telecom is described as a case where state ownership combined with several contextual factors has led to sustained world‐class performance...

... tendencies and cost of capital,“fairness” as international competitors, influence of the societal environment, and other major theoretical issues. Hypotheses are modified to accommodate the Singapore experience with PEs. Singapore represents a rare phenomenon – a case of a successful PE system...

...,it seems that in certain circumstances (as in the case of Singapore)public enterprise can be quite efficient, as well as an effective form of national competition. Competitive strategy Enterprise economics Public companies Public sector Singapore © MCB UP Limited 1993 A General Critique...

...Joan‐Cluen Doli Singapore has managed its traffic so well that it moves even during peak hours. How did the Republic manage it? Identifies the various strategies and instruments applied by Singapore, and assesses the outcome of the Republic′s effort in keeping the traffic moving. Also explores...

...Tan Chwee‐huat The Singapore Public Sector Divestment Committee has recommended privatization of public enterprises, including profit‐making monopolies such as Telecom, airport, port authority and broadcasting. Reviews preparation to privatize Singapore Telecom. Examines Telecom′s diversification...

.... The Singapore system was tested in a pilot exercise. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Decision making Public sector Singapore Methodology for Analysis of Decision Making in Public Enterprises Douglas Sikorski National University of Singapore, Singapore Decision Making in Public Enterprises 21 Introduction...

...Tan Chwee‐huat Several public enterprises in Singapore have been privatised after being criticised for their dominance in the economy. Others continue their pioneering role in expanding international operations especially in telecommunications and information technology. International...

...Tan Chwee Huat Public enterprises have contributed significantly to Singapore′s economic success but in recent years they have been criticised for playing a dominant role that overshadows the private sector. The Government has decided to embark on a ten‐year privatisation process. However, public...