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Value-Based Leadership and the Core Value of the Public Officers / Chou Hung-Hsien

The 21st century is so rapidly changing that any important models quickly fall out of favor every three to five years. Therefore, traditional line thinking and technological management theory do not conform to the needs of companies looking to survive. The new management thinking tends to emphasize the importance of philosophical leadership. Value-based leadership is one standard theory, which presumes that motivation based on internal values is more steady, general and enduring than theories based on technological management which highlights expected rewards, threats and evading punishment. Due to the new managerial trends, in February 2004 the Executive Yuan decided that innovation, enterprise and professionalism should be the core values of public officers. It hopes to develop an organizational culture full of critical thinking, creativity and continued improvement. These strategies will help the organizations have vitality and action. This should help public officers demonstrate professionalism and improved performance. Promoting these core values will allow public officers to have a positive, active life and work value to achieve the goal of promoting quality and efficiency in public service.