The Question of Quangos: Quasi Public Service Agencies in British Columbia

Article Abstract:

Governments often hire private organizations, called guangos, to channel social policy to the public. A case study of quango use in British Columbia is featured. The rationales underlying the selection of this organizational form are analyzed, as is the future popularity of quangos when spending restraints and other governmental reductions are anticipated. Policy delivery systems of quangos are assessed according to difficulties inherent in direction and coordination. Quango accountability and efficiency levels are highlighted. Quangos in Britsh Columbia are funded by the ministries of Human Resources, Health, Attorney General and Consumer and Corporate Affairs. British Columbia allocated one hundred and fifty million dollars for quango operations in 1983 and 1984. Accountability might be achieved through improved evaluation techniques.

Public relations, Administrative agencies, Government agencies

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Employment equity: a sound business strategy for the 1990s

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Managing a diverse workforce is both a moral obligation and a business necessity. The population of Canada is becoming more diverse due to increased immigration. The aging of the population will also increase the diversity of Canada as greater numbers of immigrants will be admitted to Canada to keep the economy from faltering and to support the aged members of the population. The increased diversity of the Canadian population means that employment equity, promoting and supporting diversity in the work force, is a sound business strategy for the 1990s. By 2036, about 20% of Canada's population will consist of minorities, and 40% will be foreign-born. Businesses must begin to introduce employment equity into their labor forces to keep up with demographic trends and to remain successful in the future.

Human resource management, Demographic aspects, Demographic transition

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Codes of conduct for business: are they effective, or just window-dressing?

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Management increasingly is viewing corporate codes of conduct as a necessity for doing business. Changes in the legal environment have made codes more desirable and have increased the efforts of management to make corporate codes of conduct more effective. Lawyers have advised the management of US and Canadian corporations to protect themselves from liability by creating an effective code of conduct and demonstrating that the code of conduct has been communicated to all employees. A survey of 84 chief executive officers of Canadian organizations revealed that 85.7% of respondents believed that codes of conduct were effective. Some 92.9% believed that their codes of conduct could be improved.

Analysis, Usage, Surveys, Chief executive officers, Ethics, Business ethics, Work rules

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