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Public sector organizations are fundamentally different to their private sector counterparts. They are multi-functional, follow a political leadership, and the majority do not operate in an external market. In an era of rapid reform, reorganization and modernization of the public sector, this book offers a timely and illuminating introduction to the public sector organization that recognizes its unique values, interests, knowledge and power-base.
Drawing on both instrumental and institutional perspectives within organization theory, as well as democratic theory and empirical studies of decision-making, this text addresses five central aspects of the public sector organization:
goals and values
leadership and steering
reform and change
effects and implications
understanding and design.
This volume challenges conventional economic analysis of the public sector, arguing instead for a democratic-political approach and a new, prescriptive organization theory. A rich resource of both theory and practice, Organization Theory for the Public Sector: Instrument, Culture and Myth is essential reading for anybody studying the public sector.
Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (December 14, 2007)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 0415433819
ISBN-13 : 978-0415433815
Item Weight : 11.8 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.47 x 11 inches
