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National development and the role of public officials Presentation on the Action Plan (1)
National development and the role of public officials Presentation on the Action Plan (1)
in National Development
Strategic HRM/HRD for
Developing Leadership Performance
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Outlines
Ⅰ. About Korea
Ⅱ. Government Innovation in Korea
Ⅲ. Strategic HRM/HRD in Korea
Ⅳ. Implications
※ References
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I-1. The Korean's Dramatic Experience(1)
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I-4. History of Korean Government
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Source: Hwang, MOI
I-5. Transition of Korean Government's role
and function
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Korea at a Glance
Changed status of Korea : From one of the poorest countries
to the world leader in ICT
GDP per capita (1962: $104 → 2018: $33,340)
vs. Low level of happiness (Suicide rate 1st, Working Hours 1st, Birth Rate 34th
among 34 OECD member nations)
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II-1. Historical transition of Gov't Innovation(1948-60)
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II-2. Historical transition of Gov't Innovation(1961-'79)
Goal &
Direction
Adm. Contents of reform Assessment
(Driving
Vehicle)
Park Build
institutional
Reshuffling org's & institutions to build a bureaucratic-
development state, to develop export-oriented growth
Pursue
efficiency/centralized
Jung basis for focusing on light/heavy chemical industries, to expand authoritarian
Hee supporting
economic
social overhead capital, activate rural economy
*Saemaul Movement project(“Can do spirit”) in the
rule/purposefulness away
from democratic values: a
(1961- growth, late 1960s mega government, a
79) maximize developmental
efficiency Establish the Board of Audit, the Economic Planning administrative sys’.
“Growth- FIRST”, Board (EPB) to lead 5-year economic development
“Modernization of plans, & the Ministry of Government Expansion of
Motherland” Administration(MOGA) in charge of supervising and administrative org’s and
reorganizing Bureaucracy Strengthening meritocracy, oppressive
(Administrative training and pension system of the public service institutions(KCIA) to
management (government elite group, “technocrats”) preserve the Yushin
Bureau of regime
MOGA~ “Gov’t Resident Registration Number,
Reform Computerization of administrative works *After the 18 yrs of
[Investigation] strong dictatorship,
Committee”) KAIST, KDI, Public Enterprises reform, Anti corruption assassinated on Oct. 26
reform, Anti-communism 1979
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II-3. Historical transition of Gov't Innovation(1981-88)
Goal & Direction Results and
Admin. Contents of reform
(Driving Vehicle) Assessment
Chun “Realization of a just Establish the Social Purification * Release June 29
Doo society” Committee, and the Peaceful Declaration by leading
Hwan Unification Advisory Board. Ministry candidate Roh Tae
(1981- Seeking to secure of Sports. Woo and amend the
88) political legitimacy of Constitution for more
*Military new military regime via Abolish upper gov’t units i.e. the democracy (e.g. direct
Coup undemocratic route Office of Planning and Coordination, presidential election)
Dec. 12. and repressing brutally and the Administrative Reform after the occurrence of
1979
the uprising at Committee reporting to the Prime uprisings escalated by
Gwangju in May 1980 Minister. the repressive exercise
Privatization 11 blue chip public of power
corporations(e.g. KT, POSCO) via the
gov’t-issued stock system
Roh “Era of Ordinary
Tae People” Serve as a bridge bt.
Woo Redefine the respective roles of gov’t the authoritarian past
(1988- (re-launched the and private sector and the democratic
93) Administrative Reform future
Committee(ARC, 1988- Organizational Reshuffling, Improve
89) administrative procedures, Revive local
autonomy and decentralization,Open-
Door Policy and Import Liberalization
Plan(e.g. cosmetics) 10
II-5. Historical transition of Gov't Innovation(1993- 98)
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Source: Hwang, MOI
After Candlelight Revolution....
Moon Jae-In Administration(2017~ )
Vision: “Government ruled by the People”
Goal: Restoring /Promote the Public Interest through Citizen
Participation and Trust
Budgeting Performance
Evaluation
Participation Social-Value
and Oriented Trustworthy
cooperation Government government
Organizational Personnel
Management Management
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Source: MOIS
Reform is a journey rather than a 16
<표 2>역대정부의 정부개혁의 이념적 토대
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The Strategic HRM/HRD for
ensuring Leadership Perfomance
in Korean Government
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Ⅲ-1. The Role of Public Officials in National
Development Stage in South Korea
Public Officials as Planners / Executors (Implementing, Monitoring,
Supporting) in Economic Development Process in the Early Stage :
(ex) 5-yrs Economic Development plan, Balanced Social
Development Plan
Public Officials as Propagators in National Development :
“Saemaeul Movement”
Public Officials as Guardians to protect Publicness in Economic
Development of South Korea
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Ⅲ-3. The History of Personnel Policy
in National Development Stage in South Korea
• CSC established, • CSC abolished
Certain public personnel
• HCSEC & functions remain under • Personnel office
MGA* MOGAHA * under new MPAS *
established
• HCSEC : the Higher Civil Service Examination Commission • MGA : Ministry of Government Ad
• MPAS : Ministry of Public Administration and Security • CSC : Civil Service Commission
• MOGAHA : Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs • OPM : the Office of Prime Ministe
* Currently the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS)
Ⅲ-4. The History of Personnel Policy in
National Development Stage in South Korea
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Ⅲ-5. Function
Major characteristics
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Ⅲ-6. Classifications of National Civil Service
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▣ Number of Civil Servants
2019.12.31.
Total
1,104,508 (100.0%)
•General
Administration •Education •Public Safety •Post Office etc.
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▣ Public Service Classification System
- Grade Structure
Minister &
Vice Ministers
Grades 3-4
(Division Directors)
Grade 5
(Deputy Directors)
Grades 6-9
(General Staff)
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Ⅲ-7. Recruitment (1)
General Open competition recruitment to reinforce the merit system
recruitment →(Recently) Recruitment of talent & experts
principle
Evaluation Liberal arts knowledge test → Specialized knowledge test (law, etc.)
method → (Recently) Test of competency & qualification as a public official
* Public Service Aptitude Test(PSAT) & competency interview were introduced.
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▣ Recruitment_ Recent Improvement
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▣ Recruitment– Affirmative Recruitment Policy
Based on : For local university graduates, additional acceptance is made within the
range of less than 20%(G5, 30% G7) of successful applicants.
Local
▪ Career intern program for regional talents: For local university graduates
Talents with excellent grades recommended by the university president,
G7 appointment is given followed by exams & one-year internship. <#>
Ⅲ. Promotion
A. Promotion to SCS
Each
MPM MPM PRESIDENT
Agency
Screening
SCS Rescreening Proposing
of the
Candidate Competency of the SCS the most
▶ ▶ promotion ▶ ▶ ▶ Appointment
Developmen Assessment promotion qualified
review
t Program review board candidate
board
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Ⅲ. Senior Civil Service (in Jul. 2006)
The Senior Civil Service (SCS) is a strategic HR system through performance-oriented HRM.
By separating deputy ministers & bureau directors who assume key roles in policymaking
from general staff, the government makes good use of them in the right place at the right time and strengthens
openness & competition in an effort to be a better government.
“Openness &
Competition”
Better performance & higher competency of SCS
• Grade abolished
Before After • Open Position System,
Job Posting System
HRM
Rank in Person Rank in Position “Performance & “Competency
Seniority system Performance-based Accountability”
(Buggins’ turn) Development”
Staffing
Closed • Performance Core • Candidate
Open agreement
Grade-related salary Remuner Job, Performance-related • Job performance- Factors Development Program
ation based bonus • Competency
salary • Qualification assessment
screening
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▣ Competency Assessment Methods
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Ⅲ-10. HRD (Human Resource Development)
Training Education Development
Job-based, Human-based, Organization-based,
Change of Behavior Change of Knowledge Change of Attitude &
value
Domestic
- OJT
Other -Training of national agenda, government
policy, & general knowledge - Public officials training institutes
Trainings -Training of civil service ethics, etc
- Domestic commissioned training
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▣ Structure of Basic Training Program
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▣ Training Programs categorized by Providers
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Overseas
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Ⅲ-11. Performance Management
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▣ Evaluation System(SCS, G4 & Higher)
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▣ Evaluation System(G5 & Lower)
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Civil Service Performance Management
Change HR focus was changed from rank & career into competency &
direction job performance.
Evaluation rating S A B C
Ratio of persons top 20% 30% 40% lower 10%
- Target: G4 & below subject to salary class system except director-level (’01-)
Performance
bonus - Method: Determined autonomously by relevant agency among individual &
division-type bonus or mixed-type bonus
Evaluation rating S A B C
Ratio of persons top 20% 40% 30% lower 10%
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Payment rates 172.5% 125% 85% 0%
♣ Remuneration
[Pay Structure]
Seniority-based Payment +
Grade 6~9
Performance bonus
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▣ Civil Service Reforms : A Paradigm Shift
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▣ Implications & Lessons
(1) Control Tower for Strategic HRM
- MOGA, CSC, MPM
(2) Pursuing Fairness and Equity of
Personnel Management
(3) Substantial Incentives for High Performer
- Special Promotion, extra performance bonus, Incresed
portion of Performance Payment in annual salary etc.
(4) Strengthening Linkage between Organizational Goals and
Indivisual performance goals
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