Title: Public-sector talent management in Southeast Asian emerging economies: a systematic literature review

Authors: Roger Darby

Addresses: Cranfield University, Shrivenham, SN6-8LA, UK

Abstract: This study provides a systematic meta-analysis of theoretical and empirical research concerning talent management (TM) in the public sector among the emerging economies of Southeast Asia. TM in the public sector has received little attention although research highlight significant challenges. Key points: 1) a meta-analysis of empirical and theoretical research to inform management practice on TM and HRM in emerging economies in Southeast Asia; 2) a focus on the TM research gap within public sector management in emerging economies; 3) key issues involving the 'leadership gap' and 'brain drain' when managing challenges of future TM in the public sector, in Southeast Asia; 4) TM strategies also involves how organisations in the public sector implement them and are used to encourage long-term continuous support and development; 5) highlights the importance of the mediating effects of TM on the role of good governance and ethical leadership in developing fit-for purpose public sector management.

Keywords: talent management; public sector management; emerging economies; human resource management; HRM; Southeast Asia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHRDM.2023.129325

International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 2023 Vol.23 No.1, pp.20 - 44

Accepted: 14 Jul 2022
Published online: 06 Mar 2023 *

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