Contracting for Change
Contracts in Health, Social Care, and Other Local Government Services
Published on 17. July 1997
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-19-828945-6 (ISBN)
Description
There has been much speculation about the introduction of the contract culture in the public services and its consequences for those involved (including service users). This book, which is based on original research, sets out to examine the impact of contracts in three areas of the public service: health, social services, and other government activities.
These findings are set in the context of policy development for the public sector as a whole. Detailed case studies in selected areas reveal the varying different patterns that have emerged. A study of the attitudes of those involved illuminates the different perspectives of participants. In the concluding chapters the authors review the policy implications of the study and identify likely future developments.
These findings are set in the context of policy development for the public sector as a whole. Detailed case studies in selected areas reveal the varying different patterns that have emerged. A study of the attitudes of those involved illuminates the different perspectives of participants. In the concluding chapters the authors review the policy implications of the study and identify likely future developments.
Reviews / Votes
This analysis provides a detailed and incisive explanation of the various states of market and contract development in these public services. Additional insight is provided by reflections on the international experience of contracting in seven countries...This excellent book is an appropriate tribute to [Kieran Walsh's] legacy. Health Service Journal January 1998.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line figures, tables
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
534 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-828945-6 (9780198289456)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Nicholas Deakin is Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham. He has been Private Secretary to Minister of State 1962-3; Head of Central Policy Unit, GLC, 1972-80; Scientific Advisor, Department of Health, 1986-91; Vice-Chairman, Social Affairs Committee, ESRC, 1984-6; Chair, Social Policy Association, 1989-92.
Author
late Professor of Public Sector Managementlate Professor of Public Sector Management, University of Birmingham
Professor of Social Policy and AdministrationProfessor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham
Research Fellow at the School of Public PolicyResearch Fellow at the School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham
Director of Research and Consultancy, Health Services Management CentreDirector of Research and Consultancy, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
Director of the Social Policy GroupDirector of the Social Policy Group, University of Birmingham
Content
Preface ; Introduction ; 1. The Experience of Change in the UK Public Service ; 2. Understanding the Process of Public Service Management Change ; 3. The Introduction of Contracts ; 4. The Research Investigation ; 5. Structures for and of Contracting ; 6. Markets ; 7. Managing Contracts ; 8. The Context of Change ; 9. The Contract Revolution: The International Experience ; 10. Conclusion ; Appendix 1: Analysing Contracts ; Appendix 2: Attitudes ; References