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Good Governance in Personnel Management: A Conceptual Review in the Context of Bangladeshi Public Universities

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Maintaining accountability, transparency and institutional effectiveness within higher education institutions has become a necessary precondition for good governance. This conceptual review examines the role of good governance in personnel management within Bangladeshi public universities. The study follows a narrative review approach which integrates literature, policy documents and empirical research on governance practices, personnel management and higher education management. The review highlights the key governance issues, such as political interference, nepotism, lack of transparency, poor accountability processes, and inadequate performance monitoring systems, which all have an impact on recruitment, promotion, training and employee motivation within public universities. The study also emphasizes the need for merit-based recruitment, accountability, participation and rule of law in improving personnel management practices. A conceptual framework of the relationship between governance factors, staffing management practices and institutional results is presented based on the reviewed literature. The study lays the basis for future empirical studies and policy changes to enhance governance and administrative efficiency in Bangladeshi public universities.

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