Politics and Planning: How Do China and the United States Differ in Their Strategic Planning Approaches for Government Performance Management?

Jie Gao

International Journal of Public Administration, 2024, vol. 47, issue 13, 909-920

Abstract: Strategic planning is integral to government performance management reforms in both China and the United States. How do the two countries differ in their planning approaches? This study examines this issue by using Charles Lindblom’s theory of synoptic and strategic planning. It shows that China relies on centralized, elite-led synoptic planning, rooted in its Communist legacy, while the United States, with its focus on social interaction in policymaking, places value on preference-guided and consultation-based strategic planning. This study highlights the pivotal role of strategic planning in serving political objectives, shaping its strengths and weaknesses as a management tool.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2024.2311373

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