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This text evaluates the validity of a key proposition of public
choice theory: that competition is associated with superior
performance by governmental organizations. Three forms of
competition in local government are identified: competition between
local authorities; competition between councils and private
contractors; and competition between parties for political power.
The extent and consequences of competition are assessed in both the
UK and USA. The analysis is used to draw conclusions on the effects
of competition and the validity of public choice theory.
The Labour Government has introduced legislation to place a new
duty of Best Value on local authorities, and abolish compulsory
competitive tendering. This work identifies the differences between
the two systems and evaluates the development of the new regime,
using case studies.
The performance of governments around the globe is constantly in
the spotlight, whether as a celebration or indictment of their
activities. Providing evidence on strategies to improve the
performance of public agencies is therefore essential to the
practice of public management. Originally published in 2006, this
important contribution to the debate explores issues of
measurement, research methodology, and management influences on
performance. It focuses on three key questions: what approaches
should be adopted to measure the performance of public agencies?
What aspects of management influence the performance of public
agencies? As the world globalizes, what are the key international
issues in performance measurement and management? In examining
these questions, the contributors debate both methodological and
technical issues regarding the measurement of performance in public
organizations, and provide empirical analyses of the determinants
of performance. The book concludes with groundbreaking work on the
international dimensions of these issues.
Public services touch the majority of people in advanced and
developing economies on a daily basis: children require schooling,
the elderly need personal care and assistance, rubbish needs
collecting, water must be safe to drink and the streets need
policing. In short, there is practically no area of our lives that
isn't touched in some way by public services. As such, knowledge
about strategies to improve their performance is central to the
good of society. In this book, a group of leading scholars examine
some of the most pressing issues in public administration,
political science and public policy by undertaking a systematic
review of the research literature on public management and the
performance of public agencies. It is an important resource for
public management researchers, policy-makers and practitioners who
wish to understand the state of the field and the challenges that
lie ahead.
Public services touch the majority of people in advanced and
developing economies on a daily basis: children require schooling,
the elderly need personal care and assistance, rubbish needs
collecting, water must be safe to drink and the streets need
policing. In short, there is practically no area of our lives that
isn't touched in some way by public services. As such, knowledge
about strategies to improve their performance is central to the
good of society. In this book, a group of leading scholars examine
some of the most pressing issues in public administration,
political science and public policy by undertaking a systematic
review of the research literature on public management and the
performance of public agencies. It is an important resource for
public management researchers, policy-makers and practitioners who
wish to understand the state of the field and the challenges that
lie ahead.
The performance of governments around the globe is constantly in
the spotlight, whether as a celebration or indictment of their
activities. Providing evidence on strategies to improve the
performance of public agencies is therefore essential to the
practice of public management. Originally published in 2006, this
important contribution to the debate explores issues of
measurement, research methodology, and management influences on
performance. It focuses on three key questions: what approaches
should be adopted to measure the performance of public agencies?
What aspects of management influence the performance of public
agencies? As the world globalizes, what are the key international
issues in performance measurement and management? In examining
these questions, the contributors debate both methodological and
technical issues regarding the measurement of performance in public
organizations, and provide empirical analyses of the determinants
of performance. The book concludes with groundbreaking work on the
international dimensions of these issues.
The performance of the public services, from education and policing
to health and recycling, is a matter of concern in many countries.
Issues of public service efficiency, cost, and effectiveness have
moved to the forefront of political debate. This book applies the
latest thinking from Management and Organization Studies to the
performance of public organizations in order to evaluate the merits
of different mechanisms for driving improvement in the public
sector.
Research in Management and Organization Studies on the private
sector has identified a number of 'drivers' of improved
performance, including innovation, organizational culture,
leadership, and strategic planning. Many of these 'private sector'
characteristics have emerged within public sector organisations in
recent years. However, public managers face additional pressures,
whether from regulators, constrained resources, or political
interference. This book takes each of these drivers in turn and
assesses whether they lead to improvement in public services.
Written for students and researchers of Public Management, this
book will also be of interest to public managers and consultants.
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