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Performance Management Reform in Macao 533

25.8 Conclusion and Future Development

The introduction of performance pledges and a new employee assessment system is a strategic move in the right direction. However, as indicated in the above analysis, these two initiatives are inadequate to bring continuous improvement against a conservative culture and systemic problems. Although the systemic problems have, to a certain extent, been addressed by a new civil service system, a major problem remains that the government has not yet put enough effort into linking consequences to performance, whether at the program or individual level. Only recently has the government introduced rewards for employees getting the “excellent” rating. This reward may not be enough to motivate employees, as some advocated that an advantage in promotion would be more effective.55 It is also unclear how programs or departments would be rewarded for excellent performance. Furthermore, disciplinary actions have not been introduced to deter undesirable behavior. It is obvious that successful performance management requires a comprehensive and holistic approach. The two initiatives will only become more effective if the government makes major changes to the civil service system in the areas of job classification and design, recruitment, promotion, demotion, reward and punishment, career development, and retirement. Some of these issues have been addressed by the new civil service system. It is highly likely that a centralized recruitment system will be introduced in 2010.56 Centralized recruitment is expected to eliminate “backdoor” recruitment, which has perpetuated an unhealthy, non-meritocratic, connection-based civil service. New blood is badly needed to reinvigorate the civil service. Early retirement should be considered in order to open up promotion blockage and encourage young talent to join or stay in the civil service.57 Career development programs should also be set up to help junior employees improve and realize their potentials.

Among the improvement areas mentioned above, more changes may come in the near future. In September 2006, a consultation document (SAFP et al., 2006: 10) mentions a number of recommendations that would have the effect of motivating employees to perform better, including (1) comprehensive consideration of seniority, performance assessment results, professional conduct, work ability and experience in promotion assessment; (2) gradual introduction of pre-promotion training and examination; (3) establishing a central promotion committee for pre-promotion qualification assessment, including the provision of promotion guidelines and advice, and for handling complaints and appeals in order to ensure fairness; (4) setting up an effective system for promoting promising and dedicated low-ranking civil servants to higher ranks through competition; (5) conducting a comprehensive review to re-examine every rank and level in every career track in order to improve the career prospects of civil servants; (6) setting up a special reward system, linking it to performance assessment, in order to motivate civil servants at the top ranks. Effective performance management hinges on whether these recommendations would be adopted and implemented.

In June 2007, the government announced a road map for civil service reform, which emphasizes balance development, re-establishing civil service values, strengthening the interaction between the government and the public, and solidifying the inter-related responsibilities among the government, civil servants, and the public. The road map places much emphasis on building up social capital as well as cultivating constructive and productive civil service values

55Ibid., July 30th, 2003, p. A6.

56See Macao Daily News, July 23, 2009, p. A3.

57The booming economy in Macao is causing young people to prefer jobs in the private sector. The government needs to find ways to attract young talent and exemplary employees to stay.

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and beliefs. The road map, if successful, would have the effect of overhauling the current civil service culture.

In the least 10 years, some major changes had been made, but their effects might not be enough to bring in quality performance management. The objectives of Macao’s civil service reform are “putting people first” and “sustainable improvement.” Whether these objectives can be achieved depends heavily on whether the reform road map and new initiatives can conquer a very stubborn and conservative culture. This, however, is a battle of uncertain outcome.

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