Persistence of bureaucratic overrepresentativeness or under-representativeness: experience of the civil service in Malaysia

Yashaiya, Nadia Hezlin and Noh, Malaysia (2019) Persistence of bureaucratic overrepresentativeness or under-representativeness: experience of the civil service in Malaysia. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration, 41 (4). pp. 203-216. ISSN 2327-6665 E-ISSN 2327-6673

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Abstract

What contributes to the persistent nature of bureaucratic over-representativeness or under-representativeness? Answers to such a question are necessary because, while there have been many empirical studies of the relationship between different types of bureaucratic representation (gender, ethnic, class) and/or different features of bureaucracies (levels, types of agencies, unitary or federal) and possible policy outcomes, the studies have largely been silent when it comes to identifying antecedents to bureaucratic over-representativeness or under-representativeness. Accordingly, by studying Malaysian experience involving a largely mono-ethnic bureaucracy in a highly plural and fragmented society, this discussion identifies factors that have contributed to the persistent nature of an under-represented and over-represented bureaucracy. The underlying findings are that there is a need to move away from a monolithic argument that mono-ethnic representation of the bureaucracy is solely due to a state’s interventionist policy, and that the stickiness of administrative tradition, perception, socialisation and attractiveness of alternative sectors of employment can contribute to the persistent nature of bureaucratic representation.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8401/78027
Uncontrolled Keywords:	representative bureaucracy; under-representativeness; overrepresentativeness; civil service employment; private sector employment; administrative tradition; socialisation; Malaysia
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Political Science
Depositing User:	Dr Abdillah Noh
Date Deposited:	20 Jan 2020 14:57
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2020 10:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/78027

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