Since the 1990s, government at all levels is under increasing
pressure to do more with less. However, despite the U.S. government
spending about 15 to 20 percent of its GDP on contracts for goods
and services, there is a paucity of reference books for public
procurement officials and very few textbooks for courses on the
subject.
Filling this void, the International Handbook of Public
Procurement provides the knowledge necessary to understand how
procurement works and how to improve the cost-effectiveness of
procurement systems. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book
focuses on the managerial, economic, political, and legal aspects
of this topic. It begins with a conceptual framework and highlights
various reforms occurring in certain countries. By examining these
improvements, readers are able to apply this knowledge to their own
strategies.
The next section presents selected cases that illustrate the
public procurement process, examining systems in various nations
including Germany, China, South Africa, Cambodia, Uganda, and
Estonia. The book also discusses the rise of electronic procurement
systems (E-procurement) and reviews the benefits of these efficient
systems. Other topics presented in this comprehensive volume
include practical discussions on contract negotiations, bidding,
price strategies and cost analysis, and an insightful chapter on
the market's response to contract award announcements.
A virtual encyclopedia from numerous international experts, this
book was assembled by Khi V. Thai, Professor at Florida Atlantic
University and Editor of the Journal of Public Procurement. Dr.
Thai has provided technical assistance in the area of public
procurement togovernments across the world. Empowering those on all
sides of the issue, this volume dispenses advice valuable to
government officials and contractors, as well as providing a
comprehensive text for public administration students.
General
| Imprint: |
Auerbach Publishers Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Public Administration and Public Policy |
| Release date: |
August 2008 |
| First published: |
2009 |
| Editors: |
Khi V. Thai
|
| Dimensions: |
246 x 174 x 43mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
840 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4200-5457-6 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
Public administration
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| LSN: |
1-4200-5457-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781420054576 |
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