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Appendix 2
Factors used to grade departments
These factors were first used in the 1964 overall review.
26 & 27 of the First Report (1964).
Main Factors
See paragraphs
A The Importance of the Department to Hong Kong, taking into
account the economic or social effects on Hong Kong of good
or bad decisions taken by the head of department, and of
good or bad judgment exercised by him.
The Financial Effects or implications on Government funds,
having regard not only to size of the funds controlled, but
also to the difficulty of ensuring efficient control and the
extent to which the head of department is in a position to
vary revenue and expenditure by taking decisions and
exercising judgment.
C The Difficulty of the Decisions to be taken and the difficulty
of the judgment to be exercised, having regard to the amount
of planning and forecasting required, the amount of information
and guidance available and the nature of the problems.
D The Time Available in times of stress to take the decisions or
assess the situation.
E The Difficulty of Administering the Department, taking into
account its size, complexity and geographical location, and
the variety and nature of its duties.
F The Political/Social Abilities required, taking into account
the political, social and public relations duties
of the head of department within Hong Kong or overseas.
/Additional Factors
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