Sustainability of Public Management in the Developing Countries: the Case of Lebanon

Management is the art of maximizing value from natural resources and human capital. It reflects the results of political, social, economic, and environmental policies adopted by national leaders. Far from neglecting the environmental, financial and economic matters, this research focuses upon the sustainable management of human resources in developing countries, selecting Lebanon as an example. Furthermore, instead of going deep into utopian theories, this research assumes pragmatism in highlighting the deficiencies of management in the developing countries and in recommending policies to be reviewed and possibly adopted. Managing human capital is heavily based on the leader's ability to effectively communicate and transform his/her team members into creative doers. Sustainable public management is based on healthy policies and objectives that must be diligently pursued by managers irrespective of what, in certain cases, the internal and external environment may otherwise dictate. The aim is to maximize the value produced by the available resources. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.