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Download or read book A Study of Private Sector Involvement of the Hong Kong Housing Authority in Property Management Service written by Kwong-Ho Lam and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "A Study of Private Sector Involvement of the Hong Kong Housing Authority in Property Management Service" by Kwong-ho, Lam, 林江河, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4500897 Subjects: Public Housing - China - Hong Kong - Management Privatization - China - Hong Kong

Download or read book CONTRACTING OUT ESTATE MGMT SE written by Yuk-Lum Tam and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Contracting out Estate Management Services in Hong Kong: Institutions and Collective Action" by Yuk-lum, Tam, 譚旭林, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled Contracting Out Estate Management Services in Hong Kong: Institutions and Collective Action Submitted by Tam Yuk Lum For the degree of Master of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong in February 2004 As one of the main tools of privatization, contracting-out is a commonly deployed means for public sector reform. In Hong Kong, from mid-1990's, the Housing Authority started to contract-out the estate management services for some of its public rental housing estates. In 2001, the Housing Authority anticipated that contracting-out these services for 480,000 public rental housing units would lead to a $4.8 billion total cost cut without undermining service quality. Estate management, after all, is a result from collective action from the Housing Department, the estate management office and tenant organizations. While there seems to be a general consensus on the production cost savings of contract out, the quality of collective action, which is an important parameter for the quality of estate management, seem less certain. In this study, it is argued that in those estates in which the estate management services are contracted out, the set relationship between provision and production units is entirely different from that in those managed by Housing Department. In such an estate, the estate management office, being the production unit, belongs to a private enterprise instead of staffed by Housing Department. Hence, even though there is no change in the problems facing estate management, it is argued that ii different solutions are evolved to deal with these problems. Those "solutions" are termed "institutions," which can be broken down into different rules: namely position rules, boundary rules, authority rules, scope rules, aggregation rules, information rules and payoff rules. These rules specify the positions available in estate management, the actors involved in estate management, the allocation of power, the scope of estate management, the ways through which collective decisions are made, the flow of information and assignment of rewards. These rules determine how the actors deal with each other - how they communicate with each other as well as the existence and type of trust among them. More importantly, actors respond to conflict situations according to these rules. As a result, these patterns of interaction lead to different quality of cooperative working relationship, which necessarily leads to difference in quality of estate management, which is the most important parameter for any collective action including estate management. To verify this argument, some testable hypotheses about the interaction among the regional offices of the Housing Department, the estate management office and tenant organizations namely the Estate Management Advisory Committees for rental housing estates and Management Committees for Tenant Purchases Scheme estates. A comparative case study is done for eight estates in Taipo, Shatin and Ma On Shan. It is found that under contracting-out arrangement, there is relatively less frequent communication among the parties. The lack of goodwill trust, reliance on formal channels of communication and the deployment of mediation as the tactics for conflict management make peaceful conflict resolution unlikely. This pattern of interaction seem to make collective action in estate management less likely, and potentially th

Download or read book Can Hong Kong Exceptionalism Last Dilemmas of Governance and Public Administration over Five Decades 1970s 2020 written by Anthony B. L. CHEUNG and published by City University of HK Press. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kong under British rule was a prime example of exceptionalism in many aspects — economic, political, and even social. It was governed under a colonial structure and yet had enjoyed a large degree of social and economic freedom, as well as fiscal self-sufficiency and autonomy from London. After returning to Chinese rule in 1997, Hong Kong has continued to thrive as a relatively resilient city-state still known for efficiency and effectiveness despite tensions and scepticism about its political future. This book carries decades of academic observations and the author’s personal political experience. It reviews and reflects on the past trajectory of governance and administration, identifying strengths and capabilities as well as constraints and vulnerabilities of Hong Kong as a polity and society, while charting its course of ‘exceptionalism’ within a new context and under changing conditions. As this book concludes, the exceptionalism of Hong Kong not only hinges on institutional arrangements and historical inheritance but also on the statecraft of the administration of the day. ********************************************************* “… This is a text for deep reading, reflection, and deliberation.” – Professor LUI Tai-lok Chair Professor of Hong Kong Studies, Director of the Academy of Hong Kong Studies, Director of the Centre for Greater China Studies, and Former Vice President (Research & Development) at The Education University of Hong Kong “… a gem … whatever your political stand is, you have to admire Professor Cheung’s thorough observations and profound ideas on what made this city tick…” – Mr LAM Woon-kwong Former Secretary for the Civil Service and Secretary for Home Affairs, and Former Convenor of Non-Official Members of the Executive Council (2012–2017) “… a compelling addition to the literature on Hong Kong.” – Professor Darryl S.L. JARVIS Professor and former Head of the Department of Asian and Policy Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong

Download or read book Greater Private Sector Involvement in Estate Management written by King-wai Cheung (Louis) and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Poverty in the Midst of Affluence written by Leo F. Goodstadt and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kong is among the richest cities in the world. Yet over the past 15 years, living conditions for the average family have deteriorated despite a robust economy, ample budget surpluses, and record labour productivity. Successive governments have been reluctant to invest in services for the elderly, the disabled, the long-term sick, and the poor, while education has become more elitist. The political system has helped to entrench a mistaken consensus that social spending is a threat to financial stability and economic prosperity. In this trenchant attack on government mismanagement, Leo Goodstadt traces how officials have created a ‘new poverty’ in Hong Kong and argues that their misguided policies are both a legacy of the colonial era and a deliberate choice by modern governments, and not the result of economic crises. This provocative book will be essential reading for anyone wishing to understand why poverty returned to Hong Kong in this century. The book has been thoroughly revised and updated for this new, paperback edition. ‘Leo Goodstadt has identified the New Poor as those made vulnerable through diminishing access to essential services and opportunities. The culprits are misguided policies, and the callous and uncaring decisions of those in power. This compelling critique carries weight and demands a response.’ —Christine Fang, Former Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service ‘This is a critical reflection on Hong Kong’s path of social development and a most discerning analysis of the Third World mentality espoused by the government and the business community in the area of social welfare.’ —Lui Tai-lok, Chair Professor of Hong Kong Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education ‘Welfare spending was like “pouring sand into the sea to reclaim land”, thought one Chief Executive. Governments restrained social spending based on that skewed view . . . This book is meticulously researched and painfully insightful. It is a masterly chronicle of Hong Kong’s social welfare policy.’ —Anna Wu, Non-Official Member of the Executive Council, HKSAR

Download or read book A Study on Private Sector Involvement in Public Housing Estates in Hong Kong written by Wai-Man Joyce Chan and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "A Study on Private Sector Involvement in Public Housing Estates in Hong Kong" by Wai-man, Joyce, Chan, 陳慧敏, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4834110 Subjects: Public housing - Management - China - Hong Kong

Download or read book Professional Housing Management Practices in Hong Kong written by Rebecca Lai-Har Chiu and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional housing management is of growing importance in Hong Kong and the "Hong Kong management model" is adopted in many neighbouring high-density cities. However, there has been by far no literature on the subject of housing management practices in Hong Kong. This book is therefore crucial in understanding how housing management makes significant contributions to the safety, viability, liveability and vibrancy of our high-density and high-rise environment. Since the late 1980s, housing education in this city has developed by leaps and bounds. A recent study found that over 3,000 junior practitioners would be seeking professional training or further study for career advancement. This book is an indispensable aid to self-study or taught courses.

Download or read book RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBSIDIZE written by Tak-Kin Lau and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Relationship Between Subsidized Housing and the Private Housing Marketin Hong Kong" by Tak-kin, Lau, 劉德健, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA) is a statutory body responsible for providing subsidized housing in Hong Kong, which accommodates about 50% of the population. Subsidized housing mainly includes Public Rental Housing (PRH) flats, Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) flats, and Private Sector Participation Scheme (PSPS) flats. PRH flats are intended for rental to the lowest income groups, while HOS and PSPS flats are for sale to middle income groups. Since subsidized housing plays such an important role in Hong Kong, this study will examine the relationship between the supply of subsidized housing and private housing's market performance. Two hypotheses are set. One is that an increase in the supply of subsidized housing would lower the price of private housing. The other is that the negative effect of PRH supply on housing prices is stronger than that of HOS/PSPS because PRH offers greater subsidies and involves a larger segment of the population, despite its more stringent entry criteria. Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Quarterly data from 1980 to 2002 was collected. Since property prices are likely to be affected by factors other than the supply of subsidized housing, variables such as rental levels, unemployment rates, interest rates, and private housing completion were included as controls. The regression results showed that increasing the supply of PRH and HOS/PSPS produced a negative effect on private housing prices. Moreover, the negative effect of PRH is significant at the 5% level, while that of HOS/PSPS is not. This may imply that controlling the supply of PRH, rather II than HOS/PSPS, is a more effective way for the government to influence private housing's market performance, given that the costs of controlling both are similar. This can be done by altering the supply of PRH, adjusting the subsidized rental rates, or changing the entry criteria. The other implication of the study is that the government may also take measures to drive the demand for private housing, because rental levels, unemployment rates, and interest rates are significant factors affecting private housing prices. A fundamental recovery of the economy is important for stimulating the general public's demand for property investment. A deep understanding of the implications from different types of public housing and other demand factors should help policymakers formulate better policies for the housing market. III DOI: 10.5353/th_b3527847 Subjects: Housing - China - Hong Kong Real property - China - Hong Kong

Download or read book To Evaluate the Contribution of Owner Committee to the Quality of Housing Management in the Private Residential Property in Hong Kong written by Ka-Wan Wu and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "To Evaluate the Contribution of Owner Committee to the Quality of Housing Management in the Private Residential Property in Hong Kong" by Ka-wan, Wu, 胡家穩, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: The property management in Hong Kong has emerged in its importance in the past decades. The people's thought towards property management has changed from the provision of basic services such as watchmen and cleaners to a professional servicing industry. Moreover, as changes in people's attitude in service consumption and social values, the requirement of the owners for the property management services raised. Apart from this, the participation of Owner Committee ( OC ) in the property management has become more significant which has been recognized by the residents, the property management practitioners as well as the government. As a result of the rapid population growth, the demand for the housing has increased rapidly too thus, led to the development of multi-storey buildings in large scale. The government policy has encouraged the participation of OC in the management of the building by formation of Owners Incorporations aiming at the promotion of a 'self-help' approach for which the OC could manage the building on their own. The encouragement of the government by enactment of the Building Management Ordinance has strengthened the power of the Incorporated Owners as they have the power to terminate and to appoint managers at their choice. However, we always hear that Owner Committee (OC) will cause a lot of quarrels between OC and the property managers/property management companies and bring a lot of troubles to the property manager/property management company. Sometimes the property managers/ property management companies complained that the requirement of the OC is too high to meet and unreasonable. Moreover, they also complained that OC controls too much on them so that their efficiency of work and their daily performance will be reduced. In addition, it creates a great impact to the property management companies and to the industry of property management. For example, the incidents of termination of property managers/property management companies were increased for the past decade. Does OC really could not perform their function and to make contribution to improve the quality of private residential property in Hong Kong? In this dissertation, it is to find out whether the OC participation in the management of the property has positive impacts on the management quality of the estates or not. If yes, to what extent or level that OC could help improve the quality of the private residential property in Hong Kong. After the estate study, it was found that OC participation in the management of the property could help the management company understand their needs and become more accountable. It was also noted that by the questionnaire survey and face to face interviews, the estate selected for the estate study that is a high level of participation of OC, all the comments and results have a higher satisfaction rate and a positive impacts on the management quality of the estate as well as in the whole property management industry. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5372737 Subjects: Homeowners - China - Hong Kong Housing management - China - Hon gKong

Download or read book Environment and Planning written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 998 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publishes interdisciplinary research on issues of Government and Policy with an international perspective. Committed to a broad range of policy questions, not just those related to government and public policy. Topics covered include nonstate agents, private-public collaboration, and NGOs (nongovernmental organisations). All areas of economic, social and environmental institutions, and policy are included. Disciplines from which papers are derived include political science, planning, geography, economics, law, sociology, and public administration.

Download or read book A Study on Private Sector Involvement in Public Housing Estates in Hong Kong written by 陳慧敏 and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects of Private Sector Involvement Psi in Providing Quality Management and Resources Allocation for Public Housing Estates in Hongkong written by Mei-Mei Hung and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "The Effects of Private Sector Involvement (PSI) in Providing Quality Management and Resources Allocation for Public Housing Estates in HongKong" by Mei-mei, Hung, 洪美美, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4255565 Subjects: Public housing - China - Hong Kong - Management

Download or read book Private Sector Involvement in the Housing Department of the Hksar Government written by Mei-Lan Catherine Fong and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Inclusive Housing Management and Community Wellbeing written by Kwok-yu Edward Lee and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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