Revisiting the Relevance of Collaborative Governance to Korean Public Administration

Skepticism as to the relevance of collaborative governance theory and practice is often found in the literature on Korean public administration. It is not always clear, however, why and how collaborative governance is irrelevant. The purpose of this paper is to revisit the relevance of collaborative governance theory to South Korean public administration from the perspective of statelessness of the United States via three theoretical approaches: descriptive and explanatory, normative, and instrumental. Although collaborative governance can generate desirable public values related to participatory democracy, this paper suggests that if we are to apply the practice to Korean public administration, we need to develop an empirical theory of collaborative governance that incorporates the characteristics of a strong state and an instrumental theory of collaborative governance that explicitly considers group dynamics within the indigenous culture. To do this, furthermore, we first need to consider the degree to which Korean civil society appreciates the values related to collaborative governance.

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Advancing collaborative governance theory and practice

Integrative Governance ◽

10.4324/9781315526294-4 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 33-40

Author(s):

Margaret Stout ◽

Jeannine M. Love

Keyword(s):

Collaborative Governance ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Governance Theory

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THE WORLD ECONOMY IN THE XXI CENTURY: PROBLEMS OF THEORY AND PRACTICE

EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA ◽

10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2021.10.01.001 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (10) ◽

pp. 4-10

Author(s):

Andrey V. Savinsky ◽

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

World Economy ◽

The United States ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Theoretical Approaches ◽

Urgent Task ◽

The World ◽

Socio Economic Development ◽

Trade Turnover ◽

Modern Economic

The article substantiates the theses: firstly, the world economy in all its aspects, including GDP production, world trade turnover, monetary and financial sphere, has been in a fairly stable and global crisis for the last 20 years; secondly, one of the main reasons for all this is the crisis of modern economic theory. According to the author, the conceptual foundations of socio-economic development, which remain the basis of modern economic practice, do not correspond to the latter not only at the global level, but even at the level of the United States and other Western countries. In this regard, according to the author, the urgent task of our time is the development of new theoretical approaches to socio-economic development, and on a country-by-country basis.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Role in Transforming Higher Education Curriculum in the United States

Public Voices ◽

10.22140/pv.488 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Stephanie Newbold

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Public Administration ◽

Intellectual History ◽

Liberal Arts ◽

The United States ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Public Institution ◽

Careful Examination ◽

Institutional Legitimacy ◽

Higher Education Curriculum

For decades, public administrative scholars and historians have maintained that while Thomas Jefferson had an extraordinary substantive mind, he was not a formative figure within the intellectual, institutional, and constitutional development of public administration theory and practice. Thoroughly investigating Jefferson’s early political career does reveal that he was not interested in the daily operations of government, but as time progressed his lengthy career in public service began to transform his opinions on the relationship between good government and good administration and how sound administrative practice complemented many of the republican values espoused in The Federalist. Upon a careful examination of Jefferson’s retirement years, when he dedicated the remainder of his life to establishing the University of Virginia, the administrative genius of his mind takes center stage. In this role, Jefferson not only created Virginia’s first public institution for higher education but also dramatically reformed liberal arts curriculum standards for colleges and universities across the nation. Twenty-first century public administration scholars and practitioners should welcome this exceptional contribution to the intellectual history of American public administration with openness and with a renewed commitment to the institutional legitimacy of our field.

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Collaborating in the Absence of Trust? What Collaborative Governance Theory and Practice Can Learn From the Literatures of Conflict Resolution, Psychology, and Law

The American Review of Public Administration ◽

10.1177/0275074018773089 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 51-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Heather Getha-Taylor ◽

Misty J. Grayer ◽

Robin J. Kempf ◽

Rosemary O’Leary

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Conflict Resolution ◽

Collaborative Governance ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Theoretical Understanding ◽

Psychology And Law ◽

Individual Perception ◽

Governance Theory ◽

Definition Of

Trust is often touted as both an element of success and an outcome of interest in collaboration research, usually without defining the term or acknowledging the possibility of collaborating when trust is diminished or absent. This article broadens our theoretical understanding of the concept of trust, and the ability to collaborate in the absence of trust, by looking at it through the lenses of conflict resolution, psychology, and law. The disciplines examined in this article emphasize diverse approaches to examining trust on the interpersonal, interorganizational, and regime levels. While agreeing that trust is an asset, these disciplines also offer practical strategies for collaborating when trust is diminished or absent. Drawing on the theory and literature of conflict resolution, psychology, and law, we offer the following definition of collaborative trust: Collaborative trust is an individual perception that is the product of one’s assessments, experiences, and dispositions, in which one believes, and is willing to act on, the words, actions, and decisions of others. This can include a reliance on principles, rules, norms, and decision-making procedures that articulate collective expectations.

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Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Donald C. Stone

Public Works Management & Policy ◽

10.1177/1087724x9600100103 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 10-18

Author(s):

Howard Rosen ◽

Winifred J. Weizer

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Public Administration ◽

Public Service ◽

Professional Associations ◽

The United States ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Public Works ◽

Marshall Plan ◽

Global Society ◽

The Impact

Donald C. Stone, the founder of the American Public Works Association, died in 1995 at the age of 92. Professor Stone's life was a deliberate mix of public administration theory and public service practice. He is best known for his contributions to the implementation of the Marshall Plan, the organization of the executive office of the President of the United States, and the establishment of action-oriented professional associations serving a global society. This article is a reflection on the life and times of Donald Stone. It is also a call for historians to critically assess the impact of Stone and his colleagues on public works and public administration history, theory, and practice.

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Social entrepreneurship as a collaborative practice: Literature review and research agenda

Journal of Entrepreneurship Management and Innovation ◽

10.7341/20211713 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 97-128

Author(s):

Sunna Kovanen ◽

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Social Entrepreneurship ◽

Research Agenda ◽

Collaborative Governance ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Future Research ◽

Critical Approach ◽

Reference Base ◽

Main Research ◽

Theoretical Approaches

Purpose: The aim of this article is, firstly, to explore and structure the emerging research on collaboration in social entrepreneurship, and secondly to tackle the identified gaps in the literature with a research agenda based on the communities and networks of practice theory. Methodology: The article relies on a systematic literature review, which summarizes the existing evidence base and critically evaluates major theoretical approaches. The analytical focus is on ambiguity and scales of collaboration. Findings: Three main research strands have been identified: first, community and public sector collaboration focusing on the participatory initiation of services by local communities; second, collaboration for resources and employment focusing on power relations between established organizations; and third, network- and micro-level collaboration focusing on collaborative governance of complex networks. A vaguely contextualized and non-critical approach to social entrepreneurship remains prominent; however, recent studies on community and network collaboration present nuanced approaches to scalarity and ambiguity. Implications for theory and practice: Existing research could benefit from explicit and broader theorization of collaboration, the analysis of ambiguous experiences and contexts and attending to the interplay between daily practices and larger-scale institutional change. The paper presents a compiled reference base and gives directions about future research and practice re-thinking social enterprise as a collaborative endeavor. Originality and value: The article contributes to social entrepreneurship studies by structuring the field and enhancing critical theory on the topic.

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Social Equity in Public Administration: A Call to Action

Perspectives on Public Management and Governance ◽

10.1093/ppmgov/gvz016 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Brandi Blessett ◽

Jennifer Dodge ◽

Beverly Edmond ◽

Holly T Goerdel ◽

Susan T Gooden ◽

...

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Public Administration ◽

Social Equity ◽

Diversity Management ◽

The United States ◽

Public Affairs ◽

Call To Action ◽

Theoretical Approaches ◽

Award Winning ◽

The Social

Abstract This article presents a “Call to Action” Social Equity Manifesto developed at the Minnowbrook at 50 conference. The Social Equity Manifesto identifies several critical areas of emphasis that can help move toward the achievement of social equity in the research, teaching, and practice of public administration. Regarding research, we discuss the presence of social equity manuscripts in PAR, JPART, and ATP. Interestingly, the coverage of class inequality is low across all three journals. However, a clear research strength is the plurality of methodological and theoretical approaches. In terms of teaching, all of the NASPAA social equity award winning public affairs programs in the United States offer multiple courses that provide intentional coverage of social equity. With respect to practice in the United States, inequities exist across multiple policy areas. Programs and policies ranging from nondiscrimination to diversity management are discussed. In essence, exposing students to social equity perspectives within the context of public administration curricula can make PA graduates more responsive to the needs of all people.

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