Civil Servant MPA Basic Knowledge and Innovation Ability Tutorial

Author: Nian Bo
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book integrates the knowledge of the MPA discipline with the innovative capacity of civil servants because there is an inevitable connection between the two. First, the innovative capacity of civil servants must be based on scientific knowledge. "Inspiration only favors those who are prepared," and preparation naturally includes theoretical and ideological readiness. "Applying knowledge to practical governance" is the ideal of scholars throughout history and is even more so the academic creed that modern civil servants should uphold. Wang Chong of the Han Dynasty said: "Without learning, one cannot attain self-awareness; without asking, one cannot gain understanding. Such has never been the case in ancient and modern times—therefore, in matters of intelligence, one cannot succeed without learning, nor can one become knowledgeable without asking." Zhuge Liang said: "Without learning, one cannot broaden one's talent." Science is not only the best way to make the human spirit brave but also the best yeast for nurturing and catalyzing creativity. "A stone from a distant hill can polish jade." The MPA discipline cluster is the knowledge system for advanced public management talents and the wisdom source for civil servants to enhance their innovative capacity. Second, the scientific knowledge of civil servants must be driven by and aimed at improving innovative capacity. Ancient Greek philosopher Democritus said: "A person pursuing success and happiness should cultivate wisdom through learning, and from wisdom, generate three noble virtues: good thinking, good speaking, and good action." For anyone, reading and seeking knowledge should never be the only or ultimate goal. The goal should be to become a high-level talent capable of adapting to and promoting social progress and comprehensive development. The needs of modern society for talent qualities are cross-composite and innovative. Civil servants must firmly adhere to the principle of linking theory with practice, emphasizing both knowledge and action, and applying what they learn to make MPA knowledge transform into practical abilities in public management. Only then can their innovative capacity, as Zhu Xi said, "ask the channel, how can it be as clear as this? Because there is a living water source." We are living in an era of reform, competition, rapid change, and swift development. In such a historical period of fierce competition and rapid progress, learning and mastering basic MPA knowledge while honing and improving innovative capacity is of paramount importance.