Projects / Programmes
Corporate Governance of Public Services – between Efficiency and Social Responsibility
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 5.05.00 |
Social sciences |
Law |
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| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 5.05 |
Social Sciences |
Law |
corporate governance, efficiency, public institutions
Researchers (10)
Organisations (3)
Abstract
The scientific background of the proposed research is the critique and the upgrading of a new public management based on the concept of social responsibility (Bohinc, 2018; Matei and Drumas, 2015), which derives from the following values: public interest (Uhrig, 2003: 30-32; Armstrong et al., 2005, 4), social justice (in terms of solidarity and equal access to public services and goods for all), a democratic type of management (Goodsell, 2003), and individual responsibility. These acquisitions are simply more important than mere commitment to low costs, efficiency and speed (Drechsler, 2009: 7-9). Moreover, the public sector cannot be based on partial private interests, and its primary goal cannot be merely a profit (Rogers, 1995: 1; Stefan, 2000: 6). Therefore, the market efficiency of management and governance and the social responsibility of the public sector and related services should be aligned. The aim of the research is to define and elaborate a balanced model of organization and corporate governance in the field of public services in the Republic of Slovenia, based on both efficiency and social responsibility. The latter covers both the field of economic, legal, ethical as well as discretionary responsibilities (Bohinc, 2016: 35). According to the definition of the European Commission (2001: 7-8) and various authors (Berrett, 2002: 6; Edwards and Clough, 2005: 33; Mulyadi et al., 2012: 25-27), the principles of effectiveness and social responsibility are two of the five principles of corporate governance of the public sector. Slovenia has to update the systemic legislation in the field of public service delivery and certain regulatory activities. Choosing a model that will optimally match its specialties and tradition and will continue to maintain an adequate range of public services and regulatory activities is crucial for the further successful development of the Republic of Slovenia. An essential condition for a proper political choice of the model is the implementation of a scientific research, which will enable political decision makers to lay the groundwork for the implementation of a professionally sound reform (relevance). The research work will be divided into three sections: 1. An analysis of the state of corporate governance in the field of public services in the Republic of Slovenia (empirical and descriptive analysis) and a comparative analysis of the contemporary challenges of effective and socially responsible governance between the Republic of Slovenia and certain EU members (Germany, France, Sweden). 2. An analysis of existing models of corporate governance of public institutions and public agencies. Potential models for more efficient and socially responsible management of public institutions and public agencies. 3. Concrete proposals of legal tools, legislative changes and amendments in selected areas, proposals for improvement of organizational and corporate governance for individual types of public institutes and public agencies. Various methods and approaches will be used in the research work. First, the method of theoretical and systemic analysis, followed by comparative analyses of comparable subsystems in selected countries. In addition to the comparative legal method, also the normative-dogmatic method, axiological method, sociological method and method of historical legal science and an economic analysis of the law will also be used. A systematic analysis of the effects of the relevant regulations will be carried out, a so-called regulatory impact analysis (RIA), whereby - in the case of administrative institutions - aspects of corporate governance will also be addressed in the light of the politicization of the administration (spoils and merit system). Based on the analysis of the situation and valid legal solutions and case analysis, proposals for new solutions for identified sub optimalities will be developed.
