معرفی
Chen Chung-An is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Georgia (2009). His research focuses on public service motivation (PSM), comparative public administration, and organizational behavior in the public sector. Notable contributions include studies on work-family conflict among public servants, cross-cultural analyses of motivation in East Asia, and the impact of pension reforms on public sector employees. He has served on editorial boards of journals such as the Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration and Public Personnel Management.
Education: Ph.D. in Public Administration, University of Georgia (2009).
Research Interests
Chen’s work bridges behavioral public administration and institutional contexts, particularly in Asia. Key themes include:
- Motivational dynamics in public vs. private sectors
- PSM’s role in policy implementation and employee satisfaction
- Cultural influences on public service careers (e.g., Confucian values)
- Comparative analyses of governance in post-communist states and East Asia.
Publications
Recent work explores topics like guanxi networks, open government data in Singapore, and parental influences on career choices. His 2017 and 2018 awards highlight contributions to public personnel management research.
Awards
- Best Journal Article Award, Chinese Public Administration Review (2017)
- Best Journal Article Award, Public Personnel Management (2018)
Grants & Advising
While specific grants or student advisees are not listed, his editorial roles and frequent co-authorships suggest active research collaboration. He has contributed to policy discussions on pension reforms and public sector modernization in Asia-Pacific contexts.
