ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO THE PROFESSIONALISM IN CIVIL SERVANT: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This article not only seeks to compile an understanding of the concept of professionalism from various fields but also offers a conceptual framework related to professionalism, especially in public organizations. Therefore, not much academics have discussed the concept of professionalism in public organizations, regarding the component that shape professionalism and their implication on organizational processes  nowadays. Furthermore, the demands from society also make public organizations have to make a paradigm shift towards new public management. The new paradigm has also changed the organizational process which is related to the concept of competence and performance. Thus, the human resource in the public sector needs transforming into professionals due to respond to the challenges and the complexity of public demands in the future. The method used in this article is through a comparative study approach and literature review that has been submitted by academics in various fields, then conclusions and conceptual framework recommendations regarding professionalism in public organizations will be drawn. The conclusion obtained by the author is that the concept of professionalism is a function that is formed by five interrelated factors. Furthermore, the concept of professionalism can also be developed by being integrated with the concept of performance and competence.