Presenting Strategy Suggestions with DEMATEL Method for Reducing Waste in the Public

Abstract

Public waste is one of the most important problems that puts the economy of countries in trouble. Because of this problem, countries run a significant budget deficit. The current budget deficit also causes the economy to become even more fragile. The aim of this study is to determine the most important factors that cause public waste. In this direction, first of all, a comprehensive literature analysis was carried out. In this context, four main factors affecting public waste have been identified. The four different variables taken into account in this process are that the capacity of the personnel is not utilized sufficiently, the necessary inspections are not made, the procedures are not clearly defined and the purchased equipment is not used efficiently. Then, it is aimed to determine which of these variables is the most important. In this process, DEMATEL method was used. According to the results of the analysis obtained, it was determined that the lack of clear determination of the procedures was the most important reason for public waste. In order to minimize this problem, it was concluded that the procedures should be clearly defined first. Thanks to the clearly defined procedures, the job descriptions of the civil servants will be understood correctly. In this way, everyone will be able to carry out their responsibilities more effectively. In addition to the mentioned point, it will be possible to use the equipment in public buildings more accurately, thanks to the clear determination of the procedures.

Keywords

• İsraf
• Kamu Harcamaları
• Çok Kriterli Karar Verme
• DEMATEL

Kamudaki İsrafın Azaltılması İçin DEMATEL Yöntemi Yardımıyla Strateji Önerilerinin Sunulması

Abstract

Öz: Kamu israfı ülkelerin ekonomisini zora sokan en önemli problemlerden biridir. Bu problem yüzünden ülkeler önemli miktarda bütçe açığı vermektedirler. Yaşanan bütçe açığı da ekonominin daha da kırılgan olmasına sebebiyet vermektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı kamu israfına neden olan en önemli faktörlerin belirlenmesidir. Bu doğrultuda, öncelikli olarak kapsamlı bir literatür analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu bağlamda, kamu israfı üzerinde etkili olan temel dört faktör belirlenmiştir. Personelin kapasitesinden yeterli miktarda faydalanılmaması, gerekli denetimlerin yapılmaması, prosedürlerin net olarak belirlenmemesi ve satın alınan ekipmanların verimli olarak kullanılmaması bu süreçte dikkate alınan dört farklı değişkendir. Daha sonra, bu değişkenler arasından hangisinin en önemli olduğunun belirlenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Bu süreçte ise DEMATEL yönteminden faydalanılmıştır. Elde edilen analiz sonuçlarına göre, prosedürlerin net olarak belirlenmemesi durumunun kamu israfındaki en önemli neden olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu problemin minimize edilebilmesi için öncelikle prosedürlerin net olarak belirlenmesi gerektiği sonucuna varılmıştır. Net olarak belirlenen prosedürler sayesinde kamu personelinin iş tanımları doğru bir şekilde anlaşılmış olacaktır. Bu sayede, herkes sorumluluklarını daha etkin bir şekilde yürütebilecektir. Belirtilen hususa ek olarak, prosedürlerin net olarak belirlenmesi sayesinde kamu binalarında bulunan ekipmanların da daha doğru bir şekilde kullanılabilmesi mümkün olabilecektir.

Keywords

• İsraf
• Kamu Harcamaları
• Çok Kriterli Karar Verme
• DEMATEL

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