3) In 1988, the Next Step Initiative project was conducted to develop
the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration, with the focus on the fiscal
value of resources and quality of services. Moreover, the size of organizations was
also adjusted along with their performance, with self-management authority. For
example, each ministry was asked to consider arranging their own autonomous
agencies to do specific activities. The administration also imitated the business
administration with autonomy in defining the organizational structures and
compensation system, with self-support through income and service charges.
However, the performance and services had to meet the same requirements as the
private sector, with the preparation of officers for good service through training