The conundrum of absenteeism in the Canadian public service: A wicked problem perspective

dc.contributor.authorMcGrandle, J.
dc.contributor.authorOhemeng, F.L.K.
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-29T14:25:23Z
dc.date.available2019-07-29T14:25:23Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractAbsenteeism 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 2017en_US
dc.identifier.othervol.60(2):pp215-240
dc.identifier.otherDOI:10.1111/capa.12213
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/31860
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherCanadian Public Administrationen_US
dc.titleThe conundrum of absenteeism in the Canadian public service: A wicked problem perspectiveen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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