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An Evaluation of the Results of Open Competitive Position System Program Implementation in Korea

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  • Keun Namkoong

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This paper evaluates whether the Open Competitive Position System (OPS) program introduced in May 1999 by the Kim Dae-Jung Administration has achieved the initial goal. To evaluate the performance of the OPS program, two criteria were drawn from legislative intents. Primary purpose was recruiting competent personnel through open competition, and secondary purpose was to prevent frequent transfers. To evaluate open competition effects, the degree of competition for the OPS positions and the degree of personnel exchanges were examined. To assess the increasing the term of services effects, average lengths of service in a position above grade 3 level before and after the introduction of the OPS program were compared. In addition, a survey data to find out the concerned groups’ expectation and evaluation of actual performance of the OPS program were analyzed. Compared to former closed government of which officials within the Ministry always filled positions, the institutionalization of OPS program is a great change towards an open government. However, government needs to revise the system to recruit more civilians and public officials from the other Ministries at the OPS positions.

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  • Keun Namkoong, 2003. "An Evaluation of the Results of Open Competitive Position System Program Implementation in Korea," International Review of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 8(1), pages 53-66, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rrpaxx:v:8:y:2003:i:1:p:53-66
    DOI: 10.1080/12294659.2003.10805017
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    1. Yong-Ju Lee, 2011. "A Game-Theoretic Explanation on Legislative Inefficiency in Korea," Korean Economic Review, Korean Economic Association, vol. 27, pages 293-309.

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