Effective budget implementation is crucial for achieving health financing objectives, yet challenges persist in translating allocated funds into actual expenditures. This qualitative study explores health budget execution practices in three Metropolitan Cities of Nepal—Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Biratnagar by investigating the underlying factors contributing to the gap between budget allocation and actual spending. The findings reveal stark disparities in resource distribution, with Kathmandu allocating six times more funds than Lalitpur.
Journal of Management and Development Studies
Published on: 05/19/2025
Published on: 05/19/2025
Yuval Noah HarariHomo Deus: A Brief History of TomorrowLondon, Vintage, 2017
Published on: 05/19/2025
This study investigates the relationship between organizational structure and transformational leadership practices within local governments of Nepal. Transformational leadership was assessed using subscales of charismatic leadership, including vision, role modeling, inspirational communication, and intellectual stimulation. Organizational structure dimensions included hierarchical authority, lateral and upward communication, human resource bureaucracy, procurement bureaucracy, and performance measurement.
Published on: 05/19/2025
Organizational success is heavily dependent on employee performance, particularly in the public sector where efficient and high-quality service is of the utmost importance. The objective of this study is to analyze the link among Employee Engagement (EE), Organizational Commitment (OC), Performance Appraisal (PA), Turnover Intention (TI) and Employee Performance (EP) in the public sectors of Nepal. Out of 700 government employees, 530 respondents answered an online survey and 514 provided valuable data using quantitative analysis.
Published on: 05/19/2025
Work engagement, defined as a positive, fulfilling state of mind at work, comprises three core components: dedication, vigor, and absorption (Schaufeli et al., 2002). Dedication involves significance, enthusiasm, and pride in one’s work. Vigor entails high energy, mental resilience, and the willingness to invest effort. Absorption is characterized by being fully concentrated and engrossed in work, making detachment difficult.