Varia Ranah - Sorotan Ilmiah Perkhidmatan Awam

330 Varia Ranah: Sorotan Ilmiah Perkhidmatan Awam METHODOLOGY The methodology used in this paper is qualitative in nature, which enables for a more explorative and narrower spectrum approach on how the current leadership succession model is used in the Malaysian public service. By examining the process used in determining how a successor is chosen for a specific position, such method has enabled this study to further analyze and identify the impediments towards effective leadership succession in the Malaysian Public Service, giving focus to the requirements needed for an individual to be recommended in the succession plan itself. Finally, this method will provide the opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the current leadership succession model through comparing with other known established models, benchmarked by the Malaysian public service. In addition, this methodology will also enable a study to be established at a more theoretical reference from existing management or leadership succession theorists, and propose an improvement towards the current implemented model by the Malaysian public service. SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PAPER This study on leadership succession can be a learning paradigm in the Malaysian public service to enhance and further improve their current leadership succession model. This research also aims to enrich the design in career path planning, as well as personal skills needed by a leader, which could further motivate personal determination and improve the image of the Malaysian public service in the long-term period. In addition, this study will be beneficial in improving the knowledge and understanding of the Malaysian public service towards a systematic process in leadership succession, through a model that can be revised according to future requirements. This will be a wealth of knowledge contribution, especially to the Malaysian public service personnel to better understand the process of leadership succession and make further research in this area in the future.