https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34520 2026-04-15T16:39:53Z 2026-04-15T16:39:53Z Warrington, Edward https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34622 2018-10-13T01:27:58Z 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Implementing administrative reforms linked to economic changes : the case of Malta Authors: Warrington, Edward Abstract: The history of Maltese public administration is marked by periodic attempts at a root-and-branch reform of the rapidly-growing civil service. The latest sustained effort lasted between 1972 and 198!. Because of its duration and the range of changes introduced, the reform qualifies as an important formative period for the public service. The Reorganisation, as it has come to be known, took place in the context of an 'economic crisis' that has preoccupied Maltese policy- makers since the late 'fifties. Throughout the period, successive administrations have struggled with the problem of disengaging Malta from its fortress role and launching a viable economy. In 1971 the problem acquired a new urgency when the newly-elected Labour administration negotiated the final closure of the British Naval Base which was set at 31st March 1979. In the course of the decade, the economic problem was compounded by the effects of the Oil Crisis and the later downturn and recession.

1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Delia, E. P. https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34619 2018-10-13T01:27:53Z 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A contribution to income distribution analysis in Malta Authors: Delia, E. P. Abstract: Income and wealth distribution statistics constitute an important element in the formulation and assessment of pragmatic and effective economic and social policies. Yet, notwithstanding the unquestionable usefulnessof such data - also spelled out in a report by economic advisers to the Maltese Government - and notwithstanding claims regarding the elimination of poverty from the Maltese Islands, data on the size distribution of income and wealth are not readily available. Information on the income and assets of Maltese taxpayes and welfare recipients may be being compiled by the Departments of Inland Revenue and Social Welfare; but, if such data exist, they are not published. For this reason, fragmentary statistics on the wage or income distributions of certain subgroups in the Maltese population assume a relevant significance for socio-economic analysis despite any inherent shortcomings.

1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Inguanez, Carmel Briguglio, Lino https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34618 2019-10-17T08:01:15Z 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Factors affecting the size of Maltese labour force Authors: Inguanez, Carmel; Briguglio, Lino Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to describe the most important factors that affect the size of the Maltese labour force and to quantify the impact of these factors by means of a simple econometric model. The labour force as defined here is made up of all those persons who are gainfully employed, or who are actively seeking employment and officially registered as such.

1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Zammit, Edward L. https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34574 2018-10-12T01:30:25Z 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The development of personnel management Authors: Zammit, Edward L. Abstract: The role of personnel management in industry is as old as the industrial revolution. In the words of F.W. Taylor "the duty of enforcing the adoption of standards and of enforcing cooperation (among workmen) rests with the management alone". It was in 1899 that Taylor explained the 'science of shovelling' as a result of which a workman was taught to shovel forty-seven tons of pig iron daily instead of merely twelve and a half tons. It is well known how every aspect ofthis simple job was controlled in detail by management so as to achieve the desired results. Indeed few men can be expected to survive for long under such conditions. Taylor himself has noted that' one of the very first requirements for a man who is fit to handle pig iron as a regular occupation is that he more nearly resembles an ox than any other type". Similar conclusions had been reached by Adam Smith, one hundred and fifty years earlier.

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