Full metadata record
DC FieldValueLanguage
dc.contributorDepartment of Management and Marketingen_US
dc.contributor.advisorZhan, Xueyong (MM)en_US
dc.creatorXiao, Manlin-
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/13227-
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.publisherHong Kong Polytechnic Universityen_US
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_US
dc.titleCoping with competing institutional logics in environmental governance: evidence from Chinaen_US
dcterms.abstractAlthough the existence of competing institutional logics has been widely discussed in hybrid organizations, the literature of public administration has been remarkably silent on this issue. To address this literature gap, this dissertation mainly focuses on the environmental protection logic and economic efficiency logic during the environmental policy implementation in the Chinese context. I analyzed interviews with frontline environmental enforcement officials and relevant archival materials. The results indicated that environmental protection logic increases street-level bureaucrats’ workload and responsibility, and the economic efficiency logic makes enforcement officials lack power, resources and incentives. These contradictions generate unclear responsibilities in different bureaus and increasing tasks, limited resources and greater pressure for enforcement officials with fewer rewards, leading to the coping behaviors of street-level bureaucrats. In addition, I proposed two directions for future research. First, to explore whether coping behaviors affect the implementation performance and psychological factors of street-level bureaucrats, I proposed that coping behaviors of moving against regulatees have a mediating effect in policy implementation. Second, as environmental NGOs play an important role in environmental governance, I also discussed how the competing institutional logics may affect their survival and development in China.en_US
dcterms.extent62 pages : color illustrationsen_US
dcterms.isPartOfPolyU Electronic Thesesen_US
dcterms.issued2022en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelM.Phil.en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelAll Masteren_US
dcterms.LCSHPublic Administrationen_US
dcterms.LCSHIndustrial managementen_US
dcterms.LCSHEnvironmental management -- Chinaen_US
dcterms.LCSHEnvironmental policy -- Chinaen_US
dcterms.LCSHNon-governmental organizations -- Chinaen_US
dcterms.LCSHHong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertationsen_US
dcterms.accessRightsopen accessen_US

Files in This Item:
File Description SizeFormat 
7683.pdfFor All Users814.65 kBAdobe PDFView/Open


Copyright Undertaking

As a bona fide Library user, I declare that:

  1. I will abide by the rules and legal ordinances governing copyright regarding the use of the Database.
  2. I will use the Database for the purpose of my research or private study only and not for circulation or further reproduction or any other purpose.
  3. I agree to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, liability or expenses arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized usage.

By downloading any item(s) listed above, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the copyright undertaking as stated above, and agree to be bound by all of its terms.

Show simple item record

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/13227