| ID | 104219 |
| Title Proper | How political accountability undermines public service ethics |
| Other Title Information | the case of Hong Kong |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cheung, Chor-Yung |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Hong Kong's Principal Officials Accountability System (POAS) aims to create a coherent political leadership within the government whose members are responsible for policy decisions. POAS also aspires to better protect the professional integrity of a neutral public service. Since the implementation of POAS in 2002, the objective of enhancing political accountability has come into conflict with the protection of the integrity of the public service. The reason for this is twofold. First, a critical analysis has revealed major institutional defects in POAS, which have undermined the integrity of the public service. Second, a close examination of some recent incidents has established that the implementation of POAS under an increasingly politicized environment has undermined some core values traditionally nurtured by Hong Kong's public service. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 20, No.70; June 2011: p.499-515 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 20, No.70; June 2011: p.499-515 |
| Key Words | Political Accountability - Hong Kong ; Undermines Public Service Ethics - Hong Kong ; POAS ; POAS - Hong Kong |