Case Studies in Public Governance

<p>The case study whether a simple scenario about choices in decision-making or a multi-dimensional narrative of conflicts and dilemmas is a rich source of knowledge ideas and insights. Using case studies as a method to document and learn the experiences of nations and their institutions reveal the perspectives rationale trade-offs and actions of governments and people. This book is a collection of case studies on the development of Singapore institutions. </p><p>Here a total of five case studies encompassing the areas of urban governance education social security and industrial relations are presented each carefully selected to profile a particular sector. These case studies describe the importance of culture leadership and systems in building institutions and how interactions between people – leaders and employees – and the organizations they belong to can influence institutional culture. This publication seeks to deepen global understanding of the Singapore government and its form of governance as well as to advance theories and concepts of sustainable development on a global stage.</p>