Journal of Public and Private Management

Enhancing Service Adaptive Behavior in the Public Service Context: When Ethical Self-Interest Climate as an Obstacle

Long Nguyen — 2025-11-28

The research aims to explore the relationship between public sector employees’ prosocial motivation and service adaptive behavior. By examining this relationship, the intervening role of a self-interest climate was explored as a mediator. The research was built upon social cognitive theory to understand how prosocially motivated public servants could exhibit adaptive behavior directly, as well as indirectly, by mitigating an adverse working climate. Data was collected from the perspectives of both managerial and non-managerial employees and analyzed using the PLS-SEM method. A positive linkage between prosocial motivation and service adaptive behavior was established. Furthermore, prosocial motivation was found to help public employees overcome an egoistic climate and exhibit adaptability in serving citizens. Several theoretical contributions and practical implications for public managers were presented.

From Public-Private Partnerships to Build a Disaster-Preventive and Resilient City

Jiun-chuan Chao — 2025-11-28

As a result of climate change, major flooding has affected multiple cities worldwide. To mitigate the damage caused by extreme weather, disaster prevention and rescue technologies have received considerable attention. Given that floods often occur in low-altitude areas, we selected Yunlin as our primary research subject in this study. Yunlin is a county-level administrative division of Taiwan, characterized by an area of 1,291 km2 and with a population of 659,468 in 2024. It has approximately flat terrain but is higher in the east and lower in the west. When heavy rainfall occurs, torrents from mountainous areas rush onto plains, where their flow speed sharply drops. This paper applies a qualitative analysis method based on public–private partnership (PPP) concept and a case study to explore how the Yunlin County Government and the private sector establish a cooperation model to respond to the floods. Our results indicated that the Yunlin County Government can build a data center in the Yunlin Technology Industrial Park or Huawei Industrial Park with the help of the private sector to collect data for decision-makers. Additionally, annual preorder and emergency priority procurement models can support the proposed PPP-based cooperation model. Nongovernmental organizations focusing on disaster prevention—such as the Taiwan Association of Disaster Prevention Industry, Disaster Management Society of Taiwan, and National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction—can bridge the gap between local governments and city residents to support cooperation models.

Thailand's National Security Policy Paradigm: Twenty-First Century Changes and Directions

Khotchatrai Charoensuk — 2025-11-28

The national security policy of Thailand has changed in response to the complex global context. From a state-centric security approach, it has evolved to comprehensive political, economic, social, environmental, and cyber dimensions. This article uses five-step policy analysis to study Thai national security policy, identifying problems as well as policy determinants, environment, options, and recommendations.

The evolving security paradigm in Thailand’s has been influenced by internal and external factors, including geopolitical change, economic security, cyber threats, and integration of international cooperation. Current national security policy emphasizes five dimensions: 1) Maintaining domestic peace; 2) Preventing and resolving security problems; 3) Developing security potential; 4) Promoting security cooperation; and 5) Enhancing security management mechanisms. Policy recommendations are also offered, stressing the need to create a threat analysis scenario, allow Parliament to oversee policy, and adjust Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) strategy. These measures and policy guidelines should be implemented for Thailand to effectively and sustainably cope with complex, uncertain 21st century threats and beyond.

The Influence of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, MSCI Index, VIX Index, Net Foreign Investor Trading Value, and Macroeconomic Factors on the SET ESG Index of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index of Bursa Malaysia

Natrada Sakulsuraekkapong — 2025-11-28

This study aims to examine the influence of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, MSCI Index, Volatility Index, net foreign investor trading value, and macroeconomic factors on the SET ESG Index of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index of Bursa Malaysia. The independent variables include the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, MSCI Index, Volatility Index, net foreign investor trading value, and macroeconomic factors, including exchange rates and crude oil prices. The study uses secondary data collected daily over a five-years period, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2024 and use the multiple linear regression for analysis.

The study found that the Dow Jones Sustainability Index is positively correlated with the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index of Bursa Malaysia. The MSCI Index is positively correlated with both the SET ESG Index of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index of Bursa Malaysia. The Volatility Index and crude oil prices are positively correlated with the SET ESG Index of the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Net foreign investor trading value is positively correlated with the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index of Bursa Malaysia. The exchange rate is negatively correlated with the SET ESG Index of the Stock Exchange of Thailand, while it is positively correlated with the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index of Bursa Malaysia. However, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and net foreign investor trading value have no significant correlation with the SET ESG Index of the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Similarly, the Volatility Index and crude oil prices show no significant correlation with the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index of Bursa Malaysia.

Institutionalizing and Managing a Financially Independent Sangguniang Kabataan: The Roles of SK Chairperson

Janah D. Hicale — 2025-11-28

Financial management expertise aids Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairpersons in achieving and managing financial independence under Section 20 of Republic Act No. 10742. This study explores the experiences of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairpersons in Tagum City, Philippines, in achieving and managing financial independence. Through in-depth interviews with eight former SK Chairpersons, the study reveals that effective financial management strengthens institutional inclusivity and resilience. Key challenges faced by SK Chairpersons include insufficient procedural knowledge, inadequate internal resources, political pressure, and lack of youth participation. To overcome these challenges, they employed coping mechanisms such as continuous self-development, attention to detail, and communication initiatives. The study underscores the importance of promoting accountability, transparency, and constituent feedback in SK decision-making. The findings suggest that effective management of financial independence enhances decision-making and youth governance. The study recommends continuous training and resources for SK Chairpersons to improve their procedural knowledge and capabilities. The National Youth Commission and Local Youth Development Offices can play a crucial role in providing support to SK Chairpersons, thereby helping build more resilient and inclusive institutions.