Table 3

Constraints on Proactive Administration

CategoryContent
Fear of auditing
  • (Fear of audit) Experience of audit and disciplinary action; fear of resumption of audit when policy direction changes

  • (Attribution of personal responsibility) Individuals are responsible for unforeseen circumstances caused by PrA

  • (Responsibility for decision-making) When a problem arises in relation to an important matter, the person in charge is responsible for it.

Lack of incentives and awareness
  • (Lack of incentives) Insufficient incentives and insufficient sense of authenticity

  • (Lack of awareness) Even if active operation is possible, it is rejected without any sufficient explanation.

  • (PrA culture) Individuals take responsibility in the event of a problem; no internal atmosphere to support and encourage PrA within the organization.

Rigidity of existing statutes
  • (Rigid legal regulations) Responses to environmental changes are insufficient, and most statutes do not allow even discretionary powers for PrA.

  • (Restriction of subordinate laws) Although a measure may be possible under the main laws and regulations, there are frequent cases where measures are rejected based on sub-regulations or guidelines.

  • (Lack of sharing and understanding) Comprehensive dissemination of the system improvement content is insufficient, the understanding of field officials is insufficient, etc.

Source: Ministry of Personnel Management (2019a) 

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