While there is no universally accepted definition of civil servant
and civil service, this authoritative and informative Handbook
compares and contrasts various approaches to organizing the
structure and activities of different civil service systems. The
expert contributors consider the historical and theoretical context
of public administration and public sector management, applying
relevant theories and frameworks to provide a disciplinary
perspective. Recurring topics and themes are explored, and
international comparisons are made via case studies from Africa,
Asia, Australasia, Europe, and North and South America. Issues
addressed in each country study include accountability, structure,
processes and institutions, as well as the relationship to the
broader political systems in a world becoming aware that it exists
within a differentiated polity. The Weberian legacy, joined-up
government and the hollowed-out state thesis and the debate between
Anglo-American influenced systems versus the Continental European
approach to organizing the civil service are also discussed in
detail. This systematic comparison of civil service systems and
their political and theoretical foundations will prove essential
reading for academics and students focusing on public policy and
public sector management. Public service professionals will also
find this book to be a crucial resource. Contributors include:
T.E.D. Anagnosen, P. Barberis, E. Borgonovi, F. Buick, M.
Desbouvries, M. Duggett, O.P. Dwivedi, M. Evans, A. Ferraro, J.
Halligan, S. Horton, J.-M. Kauzya, M. Kikuchi, A. Massey, D.S.
Mishra, A. Nakamura, J. O'Flynn, E. Ongaro, R. Parry, R. Pyper, C.
Sadleir
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