Theory question 104
Public CorporationsSection A
What measures can be taken to make public corporations more efficient?
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Model answer
Reduce political interference in their running
Appoint board members and managers on merit, not patronage
Employ qualified professional and technical staff and train them
Give enough autonomy and adequate funding
Charge economic prices / commercialise where possible
Fight corruption and wastage; regular auditing
Reduce red tape and bureaucracy
Improve conditions of service to motivate staff
Break unnecessary monopoly so competition improves service
Proper supervision by the minister and legislature
Explanation
Each measure should be linked to the problem it solves.