The conundrum of absenteeism in the Canadian public service: A wicked problem perspective
dc.contributor.author | McGrandle, J. | |
dc.contributor.author | Ohemeng, F.L.K. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-07-29T14:25:23Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-07-29T14:25:23Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017 | |
dc.description.abstract | Absenteeism has received increasing attention in public sectors across the world. In Canada's federal public service, absenteeism cost the government approximately $871 million in lost wages in 2013 alone (Barkel 2014a). Current and previous Canadian governments have attempted to reform sick-leave policy to reduce absenteeism, but simple solutions to a complex problem will likely result in negative and unforeseen consequences. This article conceptualizes absenteeism as a “wicked problem” to explore its complexity. Addressing absenteeism requires a deeper understanding of issues and factors by government representatives, unions, NGOs, and policy experts, which can lead to multifaceted solutions. © The Institute of Public Administration of Canada/L'Institut d'administration publique du Canada 2017 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | vol.60(2):pp215-240 | |
dc.identifier.other | DOI:10.1111/capa.12213 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/31860 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Canadian Public Administration | en_US |
dc.title | The conundrum of absenteeism in the Canadian public service: A wicked problem perspective | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
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