scholarly journals Innovation and value in pre-commercial procurement

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Brogaard
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
The Other ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Collaborative Process ◽  
The Public ◽  
Management Commitment

Governments increasingly use novel forms of public procurement to stimulate innovation in public service delivery. A notable example is pre-commercial procurement. Launched by the European Commission a decade ago, pre-commercial procurement encourages research and development of new solutions for the public sector. However, limited theoretical and empirical studies have made it difficult to assess and improve use of the model to foster public innovation. Based on two pre-commercial procurement projects in Denmark, the article aims to complete the first systematic and theory-based evaluation of national experiences. The evaluation shows that sufficient resources, participant and management commitment, and focused management of the collaborative process contributed to successful development and testing of a new solution in one of the projects. Meanwhile, technical obstacles in developing a prototype resulted in termination of the other project. In this case, the pre-commercial procurement model cannot accommodate significant changes to the agreed solution during the innovation process.

scholarly journals Pathways to workplace innovation and career satisfaction in the public service

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 890-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warit Wipulanusat ◽  
Kriengsak Panuwatwanich ◽  
Rodney Anthony Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
The Public ◽  
Workplace Innovation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the influence of two climates for innovation constructs, namely, leadership and organisational culture, on workplace innovation and career satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach This study used structural equation modelling to test the data from 3,125 engineering professionals in the Australian Public Service (APS). Findings The structural model indicated that leadership for innovation and ambidextrous culture for innovation influenced workplace innovation which, in turn, improved career satisfaction. Moreover, modelling revealed a significant relationship between ambidextrous culture for innovation and career satisfaction. This study also investigated mediation effects and revealed both simple and sequential mediation paths in the model. It was found that improving workplace innovation and career satisfaction through recognition of an engineer’s contribution to their agency would assist in retaining and advancing in-house engineering expertise. Practical implications The structural model could be used to address current shortages of engineering professionals in the Commonwealth of Australia departments. The findings emphasise the importance of Commonwealth departments providing opportunities for their engineers to engage in creative and innovative projects which enhance their professional career. Originality/value This study fills the gap in the innovation literature by exploring the relationships through which socio-psychological factors affect workplace innovation and career satisfaction on the innovation process for engineering professionals in the APS.

scholarly journals Circular Economy Practices and Strategies in Public Sector Organizations: An Integrative Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natacha Klein ◽  
Tomás Ramos ◽  
Pauline Deutz
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Public Service Delivery ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Organizations

The concept of the Circular Economy (CE) is an increasingly attractive approach to tackling current sustainability challenges and facilitating a shift away from the linear “take-make-use-dispose” model of production and consumption. The public sector is a major contributor to the CE transition not only as a policy-maker but also as a significant purchaser, consumer, and user of goods and services. The circularization of the public sector itself, however, has received very little attention in CE research. In order to explore the current state of knowledge on the implementation of CE practices and strategies within Public Sector Organizations (PSOs), this research aims to develop an overview of the existing literature. The literature review was designed combining a systematic search with a complementary purposive sampling. Using organizational sustainability as a theoretical perspective, the main results showed a scattered landscape, indicating that the limited research on CE practices and strategies in PSOs has focused so far on the areas of public procurement, internal operations and processes, and public service delivery. As a result of this literature review, an organizational CE framework of a PSO is proposed providing a holistic view of a PSO as a system with organizational dimensions that are relevant for the examination and analysis of the integration process of CE practices and strategies. This innovative framework aims to help further CE research and practice to move beyond current sustainability efforts, highlighting that public procurement, strategy and management, internal processes and operations, assessment and communication, public service delivery, human resources dimensions, collaboration with other organizations, and various external contexts are important public sector areas where the implementation of CE has the potential to bring sustainability benefits.

Effectiveness of Public Procurement Act (PPA), in Curbing Corruption in the Public Service in Nigeria – A Study of Selected MDAs in FCT,Abuja

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-58
Author(s):  
Kanu Success Ikechi ◽  
Benedict Anayochukwu Ozurumba ◽  
Akuwudike Hilary Chinedum
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Political Will ◽  
The Public ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Public Resources ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Convenience Sampling

This study investigated the effect of Public Procurement Act (PPA), 2007 in curbing corruption in public services in Nigeria. The research is prompted by the sheer waste of public resources in the process of public procurements which necessitated the enactment of the PPA in 2007. The operations of the Act requires constant appraisal in order to achieve the desired objectives, hence the main goal of this study. Convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from a sample of 50 staff from 3 select MDA’s operating at the FCT, Abuja. Questionnaires were used to collect data and this was administered through personal delivery. The survey questionnaire measured the different dimensions of corruption in public service in Nigeria. The research design used 2 scales to collect the data. The nominal scale was used to collect personal information about respondents while an open ended questionnaire format was used to measure the response of all dimensions on subject matter .Data analysis was performed with the aid of simple percentages and descriptive statistics. Result obtained establishes that the PPA has helped to curb corrupt practices, improved on transparency and accountability in procurement process. It has minimized discrimination in the awards of contract. It has also helped to facilitate the procurement of works, goods and services in the select MDA’s. Most of the respondents opined that they have adequate value for money in their procurements but that goods and services procured may not have been delivered on time. The major problems confronting procurement practice in some of the select MDA’s include lack of experienced staff and inadequate training. Thus, the study recommends a strong commitment to capacity building and the political will to implement the PPA at all tiers of government in Nigeria. The federal government should be determined in her resolve to fight corruption. This is very crucial for an effective public procurement practice in Nigeria

scholarly journals Archaeology in the Czech Media: Does anyone care?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zdeněk Šámal
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Television News ◽  
The Other ◽  
Media Convergence ◽  
The Public ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Television Broadcasting ◽  
Output Efficiency

This article discusses the possibilities and effectiveness of the presentation of archaeological information and topics in Czech Television News in the context of continuing media convergence. Comparisons are made between the output efficiency in linear television broadcasting and online platforms. Quantitative analysis is given of audience and attendance data on five particular archaeological themes prepared by the public service television news. This is a view from the 'other side'.

scholarly journals Maternity Leave of a Prison Service Officer

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1 ENGLISH ONLINE VERSION) ◽  
pp. 17-39
Author(s):  
Ewelina Kumor-Jezierska
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Social Insurance ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Employment Relationship ◽  
The Other ◽  
Parental Rights ◽  
The Public ◽  
Cash Benefits ◽  
Service Relationship

The study examines maternity leave regulations in a situation where both parents or legal guardians of a child are officers of the Polish Prison Service, or one of them is a PS officer, and the other is an employee or insured on the basis other than the employment relationship, e.g. a contract of mandate. The latest amendment of 24 July 2015 amending the Labour Code Act and certain other laws has extended the range of cases where it is possible for other eligible persons to use part of maternity leave. The new solution enable not only the parents of the child but also other immediate family members to use part of maternity leave. The complexity of the provisions related to parental rights makes interpretation difficult. Moreover, neither the Prison Service Act nor the provision of Article 29 para. 5 of the Act on cash benefits from social insurance, referred to by the Labour Code, specifies which specific persons can be regarded as the closest family. Proper determination of entitled persons is crucial, as it entails the payment of benefits financed by the State, and also, on the basis of the Act on Prison Service, the legislator guarantees protection of the public service relationship by virtue of Article 108 to officers (regardless of the eligible person’s gender and the degree of relationship) taking maternity leave or holiday leave on the terms of maternity leave.

scholarly journals Public Sector’s Innovativeness: Theoretical and Methodological Perplexities

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Ljubinka Joksimovic ◽  
Slavica Manic ◽  
Danica Jovic
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Innovation ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
Theoretical Considerations ◽  
Very High

Research question: This article considers the problems of measuring public sector innovation by asking the question whether and why interpretation of the achievements regarding the public sector innovativeness might be questionable. Motivation: The most recent literature on public sector innovation reveals two perspectives. One of them is assertion that the public sector suffers an innovation deficit, while the other claims that it is actually more innovative than a common credit. Insights in the results from recent large studies of measuring public sector innovation have shown very high rates of innovations, higher than in private sector (between 50 % and 80 % of respondents have recorded at least one type innovation during the period of two years). The lack of a uniquely, or at least dominant, attitude regarding the above-mentioned standpoints represents the basic inspiration for the actualization of this problem. Idea: The aim of the paper is twofold: 1) to offer an overview of three established theoretical attempts (assimilation, demarcation and integrative) dealing with public sector innovation, in order to present the evolution of the issue; 2) to prove that the inclination to more general over contextually specific understanding of innovation (and vice versa) has an impact both on its operationalization and on the interpretation of the achievements. Findings: In spite of the fact that theoretical considerations show noticeable detachment from assimilation perspective, empirical studies still copy this approach and the associated methodology. Surveys introduced subjectivity through arbitrary interpretation of the innovation concept, choice of research techniques and respondents and using of non-measurable goals as indicators of innovation outputs. Since this has affected and overrated their outcomes, we have found that empirical studies have not provided reliable depiction of the state of affairs regarding the PSI. Contribution: Having presented theoretical and methodological arguments why relying on the assimilation approach is neither the only nor even the most adequate way to answer the question whether the  public sector is more innovative than the private one, we point to the necessity of using the other two approaches, particularly integrative one in order to find a coherent method of PSI measurement.

Managing Public Service Innovation in Emerging Countries

2013 ◽  
pp. 206-220
Author(s):  
Fuxiang Wei ◽  
Shuqin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Service Innovation ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
System Innovation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Common Interests ◽  
Services Innovation

The very nature of the monopoly of public services in most emerging countries leads to the complex drivers and results in public service innovation, as well as a series of social ethnic problems, such as universal access and equity. The chapter presents the nature of public services, public services innovation, and the main drivers of public services innovations. By using the field survey research, the chapter explores the innovation process and effects of the ticketing system innovation of China Railways. This study makes an attempt to understand how common interests of the less affluent neglected consumers can be addressed during the public service innovation process. The chapter presents contributing experiences and learning for other emerging countries based on insights from the ticketing system innovation of China Railways.

scholarly journals The legal regime and the compliance façade in public procurement in Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 370-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ibrahim ◽  
Justice Nyigmah Bawole ◽  
Theresa Obuobisa-Darko ◽  
Abdul-Bassit Abubakar ◽  
Anthony Sumnaya Kumasey
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Procurement Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Approach

Purpose The extant literature posits several claims about the equitable resources allocation through compliance in public procurement management. Notwithstanding, there are hardly any empirical studies that explore the link between the causes and extent of compliance on one hand and value for money (VfM) on the other hand. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the efficacy of public procurement laws in ensuring VfM in a developing country context. Design/methodology/approach The study employs a qualitative case study approach involving three local government agencies in Ghana. Purposive and stratified random sampling strategies were used in selecting respondents who were interviewed through focused group discussions, semi-structured and open-ended questionnaires. The study utilizes an interpretivist/constructivist paradigm which allows for the co-creation of knowledge and subjectivity in knowledge acquisition. Findings The study finds that the presence of a legal and regulatory framework does not ipso facto guarantee compliance and VfM. Additionally, a possible reason why even reported cases of compliance do not translate into VfM is that evidence of compliance, especially in a developing country setting, is often a façade. Practical implications Public procurement entities in developing countries stand little chance of achieving accountability and VfM gains if they continue to rely on compliance as a micro-management tool. Originality/value The paper challenges the dominant assumptions in the public procurement management discourse by drawing attention to the quality of reported compliance and its implication for VfM.

scholarly journals Competencias y legitimación ante el Tribunal Administrativo Central de Recursos Contractuales (TACRECO): especial consideración de los supuestos de nulidad contractual

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Pulido Quecedo
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
The Other ◽  
Constitutional Court ◽  
Central State ◽  
The Public ◽  
Special Review ◽  
State Administration ◽  
Central Economic

<p align="justify">En el presente articulo partiendo de la preocupación comunitaria por desterrar las adjudicaciones ilegales, se estudia la naturaleza del Tribunal Administrativo Central de Recursos Contractuales (TACRECO) como órgano común al servicio de la Administración General del Estado y de otros órganos tal como expresa hoy el articulo 41.1 del Texto Refundido de la ley de Contratos del Sector Público aprobado por el Real Decreto legislativo 3/2011, de 14 de noviembre (en adelante, TRLCSP), sin perjuicio de que su carácter de órgano especializado que actúa con plena independencia funcional en el ejercicio de sus competencias, le permita conocer también de los recursos especiales que se susciten contra los actos de los órganos competentes del Consejo General del Poder Judicial, del Tribunal Constitucional y del Tribunal de Cuentas. En concreto el autor estudia el recurso especial en materia de contratación como objeto de resolución por el tribunal administrativo central de recursos contractuales y en especial los aspectos que tienen con su legitimación y competencia. prestando especial atención a los supuestos de nulidad contractual. Concluye con la propuesta de que el TACRECO en su labor de decir el derecho en esta materia se configure a modo del TEAC en el ámbito de a AGE irradiando y proyectando sus resoluciones a los demás órganos que se creen.</p> <p align="justify"><b>Based on the EC’s determination to stamp out illegal awards, this article analyses the nature of the Public Procurement Review Central Administrative Court (whose Spanish acronym is TACRECO), a common body at the service of the Central State Administration and other bodies, as is currently established in article 41.1 of the Consolidated Text of the Law on Public-sector Contracts, approved under Royal Legislative Decree 3/2011, of 14 November (hereinafter referred to as CTLPSC). Its nature of a specialised body which acts with full functional independence in the exercise of its powers also enables it to assess the special reviews arising against the decisions of the competent bodies of the General Council of the Judiciary, the Constitutional Court and Court of Auditors. Specifically, the author analyses the special review concerning public procurement as subject of resolution by the Public Procurement Review Central Administrative Court, and in particular the aspects which have to do with its legitimation and competence, paying special attention to nullity of contract cases. The article concludes with the suggestion that the TACRECO, in its duty to resolve these reviews, establishes itself like the Central Economic Administrative Court (CEAC) in the sphere of the Central State Administration, irradiating and projecting its decisions onto the other bodies to be established.</p>

scholarly journals Inteligencia Artificial e Innovación en la Administración Pública: (in)necesarias regulaciones para la garantía del servicio público

2019 ◽  
pp. 74-91
Author(s):  
Mª Concepción CAMPOS ACUÑA
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Service ◽  
The Other ◽  
Added Value ◽  
New Model ◽  
The Public ◽  
Legal Perspective ◽  
The Face ◽  
The One

Laburpena: Azterlan honen helburua da administrazio publikoaren eredu berriari buruzko ikuspegia ematea, bi ardatz oinarri hartuta: berrikuntza eta adimen artifiziala. Alde batetik, berrikuntza delako administrazioak bilatu behar duen balio erantsia, bere jarrera tradizionala alde batera utzita, eta, bestetik, teknologien abangoardiarekin bat egiteko premia larritik abiatuta (adimen artifiziala) kasu honetan, gainera, berrikuntzaren eragile izanik . Hori guztia, sortzen diren eztabaida etiko sakonak ikuspegi juridikotik aztertuta, eta erronkei aurre eginez, bai zerbitzu publikoa bermatzeko eta bai herritarrek beren eskubideak libreki baliatzeko eta administrazioarekin dituzten harremanetan bazterketarik ez jasateko. Resumen: En el presente estudio pretende ofrecerse un enfoque del nuevo modelo de administración pública sobre dos ejes: innovación e inteligencia artificial. Por un lado, desde la perspectiva de la innovación como valor añadido que la administración debe buscar frente a su posición tradicional y, por otro, desde la imperiosa necesidad de sumarse a la vanguardia de las tecnologías en clave de inteligencia artificial, en este caso, además, como motor de innovación. Todo ello desde un análisis en perspectiva jurídica, desde los retos que se plantean para garantizar no sólo el servicio público, sino el libre ejercicio de sus derechos por la ciudadanía y la no discriminación en su relación con la administración, ante los profundos debates éticos que aparecen. Abstract: In the present study, we intend to offer an approach to the new model of public administration on two axes: innovation and artificial intelligence. On the one hand, from the perspective of innovation as an added value that the administration must seek in the face of its traditional position and, on the other, from the imperative need to join the vanguard of technologies in the key of artificial intelligence, in this case, also as an innovation engine. All this from an analysis in legal perspective, from the challenges that are posed to guarantee not only the public service, but the free exercise of their rights by citizenship and non-discrimination in their relationship with the administration, before the profound ethical debates that appear.

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