Embodying a major review of progress of new management initiatives in the European public sphere, this Second Edition of Managing Public Organizations meticulously examines the role of the public manager and the organization of public bodies. Using real-life examples, the authors show the potential for change and the problems that have to be overcome. The material in this edition is almost entirely new and provides more extensive coverage than its predecessor.
The two primary areas of focus are the public organization and the public manager. What should the organization look like? What are the opportunities for change? What should be the role of the public manager? What special problems arise from public accountability and political control?
The volume offers no easy answers to these questions. It rejects the notion that there are `formulas' for management innovation or that `easy wins' can be had by applying general rules from private sector management. Throughout the emphasis is on developing a concept of management that is appropriate and workable in public organizations.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
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978-0-8039-7715-0 (9780803977150)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Kjell A Eliassen is Professor and Director of European and Asian Studies (CEAS) at the Norwegian School of Management.
CONTRIBUTORS
Esther Barbe Universitat Autonoma Barcelona
Yves Boyer CREST Paris
Michael Clark King's College University of London
Catriona Gourlay Universite Libre Bruxelles
Esben Oust Heiberg Norwegian School of Management
Eric Remacle Universite Libre Bruxelles
Marit Sjovaag Norwegian School of Management
Reimund Seidelmann Universitat Giessen and Universite Libre Bruxelles
Arnhild Spence NATO and EC Bruxelles
David Spence NATO and EC Bruxelles
G Pinar Tank Norwegian School of Management
Pierre de Vestel Universite Libre Bruxelles
Introduction - Kjell A Eliassen and Jan Kooiman
PART ONE: GOVERNING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Proliferation of the Welfare State - Hans Keman
Public Management and Politics - Hans-Ulrich Derlien
Managing the Hollow State - Guy Peters
Governance and Public Management - Jan Kooiman and Martijn van Vliet
Economic Organization Theory and Public Management - Jan-Erik Lane
PART TWO: MANAGING THE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION
The Tools of Public Management - Carl B[um]ohret
Evolving Public Management Cultures - Les Metcalfe and Sue Richards
Public Utilities Management - Jeremy J Richardson
Public Resource Allocation - Torben Beck J[o with a / through it]orgensen
PART THREE: THE PUBLIC MANAGER
Bureaucrats and Other Managers - Torodd Strand
Roles in Transition
Public Managers in the Middle - Gerard Gerding
Managing Human Resources in the Public Sector - Paulus Yntema
PART FOUR: REFORMING PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
Restructuring Central Government - Brian W Hogwood
The `Next Steps' Initiative in Britain
The Efficiency of Public Service Provision - Rune J S[o with a / through it]orensen
Public Administration, Regulation, Deregulation and Reregulation - Vincent Wright
Budget Games are Ready for Reform - Aaron Wildavsky
Conclusions - Kjell A Eliassen
