Administrative development issues in china\u27s economic reform: An introduction

This introduction article provides the background information about the present symposium and the summary of the articles addressed in the symposium. On the background information, the article reviewed the process of economic reform and key measures of administrative reforms. On the symposium summary, the article explained issues and conclusions of the following articles: administrative decentralization and state-society relations, the role of government in economic development, ethical codes in China\u27s civil service, transportation infrastructure and regional economic development, characteristics of recent financial reforms, and privatization of urban housing provision. © 1998, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

Understanding Violence In The Workplace: Social And Managerial Perspectives

This symposium examines the issue of workplace violence from social and managerial perspectives. While the social perspective refers to an understanding of the general characteristics and impact of American history, culture, and societal attitudes, the managerial perspective focuses on the identification of sources and causes of violence in modern organizations as well as the development of appropriate prevention strategies and management plans. The current introduction paper first addresses the importance of recognizing workplace violence as one of the top managerial issues. It then provides an overview of literatures on major issues related to the study of workplace violence. The paper concludes with a summary of findings presented in each symposium paper

The role of government in economic development: The Chinese experience

This study examines the role of government in China\u27s economic reform and development years. The study first provides a literature review about major functions government played in the modern economic system and the importance of government policies to economic development. It then evaluates the experience of the Chinese government in the process of reform and development by focusing on five major roles: (a) promoter of growth, (b) manager of economy, (c) distributor of income, (d) regulator of industry, and (e) protector of citizen and business. The implications of the Chinese experience are discussed. © 1998, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

Regional And Local Economic Development Issues In The United States: The Importance Of Regional And Local Economic Development

The purpose of this symposium is to address several policy and managerial issues related to regional and local economic development in the United States. This symposium introduction first reviews the background information of regional and local economic development and then provides a summary of key issues or findings reported in the symposium articles. The issues and findings identified include: the development of state economic development strategies, the problem of local and regional development strategies, the relationship between government regulation and economic development, the use of strategic management in local economic development, the issue of neighborhood challenges to economic development, and the support of community-based development organizations. © 2000, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

Policy Issues In Managing Economic Development

This symposium examines several public policy and management issues that are important to economic development. The symposium introduction paper consists of two major sections. The introduction section provides a brief review of the literature related to economic development management. The second section summarizes the major issues and findings emphasized in each symposium paper. © 2001, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

Strategies And Lessons Of China\u27S Post-Mao Economic Development

This article examines major strategies and lessons of China\u27s post-Mao economic development. The article first reviews the process and achievement of China\u27s economic development. It then analyzes major strategies emphasized in the development years, including: The contract responsibility system, the dual price system, the special economic zones, and administrative reform. The article further discusses important lessons that are associated with the Chinese development experience, which consist of a reform-oriented development; an incremental and practical approach; a two-way development; a government-guided development; an uneven development strategy; a kindred development model; and a peace and stable environment. The implications of the Chinese development experience are also discussed. © 1999 Wiley. All rights reserved

E-Government Development And China\u27S Administrative Reform

This article examines the impact of electronic government (e-government) development on China\u27s administrative reform. The article begins with a review of major management and policy issues about the E-government development. The article then introduces some problems of China\u27s old cadre system and major strategies of China\u27s recent administrative reforms. Based on the E-government development issues and the Chinese administrative problems, the article analyzes important opportunities and challenges associated with the E-government development

Local Economic Development In China And The United States: Strategies And Issues

Globalization stimulates local governments in China and the United States to step up their economic development efforts. What strategies are successful and why? Does industry cluster development lead to higher per capita income? What government infrastructure and incentives stimulate and nurture businesses? This article examines local economic development in China and the United States, comparing strategies and outlining challenging issues. Kuotsai Tom Liou of the University of Central Florida finds that local governments must play the leading role in sustainable development, as a partnership approach promotes collaboration among communities, industries, and other government entities. Policy implications and theoretical issues aimed to promote further comparative studies are presented. © 2009 The American Society for Public Administration

Retrospective And Perspective On China\u27S Administrative Reform

To promote China\u27s modernization and development, the post-Mao Chinese leaders have implemented several reform measures that gradually changed the country\u27s traditional cadre system. This study examines the experience of China\u27s post-Mao administrative reform implemented since the late 1970s. First, the study reviews the background and scope of the administrative reform. It then analyzes several issues that may affect the future development of administrative reform. The implications of the Chinese experience are provided. © 1999, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC