Introduction
1Malaysia is not a new concept or formula. Rather, the ultimate goal of 1Malaysia, which is national unity, has been the main vision of our country’s leaders before Najib, and has been interpreted in various shapes and forms over the span of five decades of Independence. If we truly study it, what has changed is the approach and implementation according to the ever-changing times and generations. (1Malaysia Booklet, 2009)
In other words, 1Malaysia is a concept to foster unity amongst the multi-ethnic people of Malaysia, substantiated by key values that every Malaysian should observe. The approach is not independent of the Government’s policies thus far; instead it complements them to further reinforce our solidarity in order
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In delivering its commitment to the Rakyat, the government presented the theme "People First, Performance Now" as part of the 1Malaysia concept. This theme signifies that while reinforcing the call for unity amongst Malaysians, the government will also prioritise issues that the people feel strongly about. The government also places great weight upon the performance and results of all public servants when engaging with the people.
In other words, the government recognises the importance of the efficiency and quality of public service in enhancing the quality of life for the people, hence the adoption of a people-friendly approach in all government agencies is critical.
In view of this, a Key Performance Index (KPI) will be implemented in all government matters, beginning with the KPI monitoring exercise for all Ministers. A Minister in the Prime Minister's Department is already assigned specifically to ensure the smooth implementation of the KPI. The Minister responsible will provide further details on the KPI and a detailed system of implementation to fulfil this government objective.
Such initiatives are expected to produce significant changes not only in government administration, but more importantly to lead to the betterment of the Malaysian people's standard of living. Above all, 1Malaysia "People First, Performance Now" is expected to generate a definitive transformation, towards an advanced Malaysian
government which has allow them to embrace there unique styseme of govenment. However, there were inlfuences that made the approach to provide unity
Setting targets in line with experience – KPI’s are set to measure our performance, this is a gauge as to what you are good at. A report of KPI’s (broken down) can show what your strengths and weaknesses are – it will show if you are not meeting the same target on a monthly basis and in turn will lead to identifying the skill in question and additional training in this one particular skill can be set.
Performance is the strengths and opportunities identified in an employee that can be measured and communicated to an employee to encourage development. Through a performance management system, Laura can gain insights about her employees. In addition, it would help clarify the employees’ job definitions. A PM system can aid in enhancing employee development and competencies. Employee misconduct is minimized and administrative action becomes fairer. Thus, the PM system will help protect Laura from HR relate lawsuits. By measuring employees’ performance against her company goals, Laura can make clear her objectives and change the organization for the better (Southwell, 2015, Unit 1). In the article “A (Blurry) Vision of the Future: How Leader
The governments have the responsibility to be more involved on all society and concerns, to improve the quality of life, it is crucial to maintain certain standard related to health, jobs, education, safety etc. Therefore it is imperative that the government conducts research on what are the biggest issues in the society's and created solutions for those issues.
In order to successfully fulfill the duties to their clients, all the departments needs to operate from all four frames; structural, human resources, political and symbolic. Efforts needed to focus on coordination and the structural dilemmas, human needs and group dynamics, encouraging public service motivation,
I will gain a more comprehensive understanding of governmental performance, the various factors contributing to its success or underachievement , and the “ultimate” factor necessary for overall positive government performance.
Malaysia is a democratic country with excellent economic system. We are one the leading country in economic terms and being an example for the economy system we are using. In Malaysia, we are into mixed economy system. This economy system is the leading type of economic system that is used in most of the countries such as United States. Mixed economy system includes a mixture of capitalism and socialism. It combines private economic freedom, centralized economic planning and government regulation. Government plays major role in economic growth as well as distribution of wealth. For example, our government collects tax and provides subsidies at the same time for the public.
A Key Performance Index (KPI) also called Key Performance Indicator which is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives. Organizations use KPI at multiple levels to evaluate their success at reaching targets. Hence, performance appraisal involves determining and communicating to an employee how he or she is performing the job and, ideally, establishing a plan of improvement. Performance appraisal of workers that apply KPI has its own advantage and disadvantage.
In a modern country the role of bureaucracy cannot be described in words. To make any country’s policy formulation implementation of legislation and important policy making, bureaucracy is a must. Without bureaucracy governmental workings is hard. So in the modern world it is a must.
From the case we can find that Mr. Mohamad also adopted the performance management in human resource. The Performance management system developed in an organization aims at nurturing individuals with required commitment to achieve the specified goal within the organizational frame work.
There is the need to stress improving organizational and processing procedures. This can be done by the use of technology such as e-gov and management information systems. Also, computer and software applications can make a difference in large education systems, unemployment compensation, retraining, welfare-to-work, and monitoring capital construction programs. The importance to maintain and improve productivity of our government programs. It is very important that we improve productivity of government programs. In this economy we need to be able to cut costs wherever possible, this enables us to do so. It also would limit the amount of involvement and confusion it would bring if we don't improve them. The efficiency as we improve will also be developed.
The government can hardly keep pace with the time for implementation of a project. Every government project experiences cost overrun. Bureaucracy always suffers from inhibition psyche. Promptness is a word unknown to it. As a result, growth and development have always been impeded in the government sector.
The ruling party of Malaysia, Barisan Nasional has been in power since the country’s independence in 1957. This fact has provided Malaysia a high degree of stability and the confidence of foreign investors / businesses.
Eventhough there might be distortion in achieving government policy, which is sometime is cause by unavoidable external cause, the citizen are expecting Public Administration would be handle it in a way that would bring less impact to the society. In order to satisfy citizen’s almost idealistic expectations, Public Administration must have the sense of highest integrity. Government are entrusted with public funds and resources, and must adhere to the highest ethical standards. Honesty, integrity, propriety, and objectivity, These goals can only be achieved through a combination of individual proffesionalism, personal standards and rigorous control framework (Deloitte). These years, people are began to question government officials integrity and government are trying to promotes the importance of integrity to their officials as well as to the citizens. For example in Malaysia, the government had establish Malaysian Integrity Instituition and Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission, that would receive reports from citizens regarding the misbehaviour of government officials.
Malaysia is a unique country. It is made up of multi-ethnic group who are living in harmony. Conflict among ethnic group is rare and even if conflict occurs, is not to the extent of destroying the country. In fact, it is the diversity that drives the development of the country and makes this country colourful. Malaysia has been recognized by the world as a model for other plural societies. The concept of ‘unity in diversity’ is always insisted by the leaders. The concept is now supported with the ‘1 Malaysia’ concept which is introduced by the current Prime Minister. The Malaysian government is always put efforts to ensure the