The New Public Management in Action

The New Public Management in Action

by EwanFerlie (Author), Andrew Pettigrew (Author), Lynn Ashburner (Author), Louise Fitzgerald (Author)

Synopsis

This book analyses changes which have occurred in the organization and management of the UK public services over the last 15 years, looking particularly at the restructured NHS. The authors present an up to date analysis around three main themes: 1. the transfer of private sector models to the public sector 2. the management of change in the public sector 3. management reorganization and role change In doing so they examine to what extent a New Public Management has emerged and ask whether this is a parochial UK development or of wider international significance. This is a topical and important issue in management training, professional and policy circles. Important analytic themes include: an analysis of the nature of the change process in the UK public services: characterisation of quasi markets; the changing role of local Boards and possible adaptation by professional groupings. The book also addresses the important and controversial question of accountability, and contributes to the development of a general theory of the New Public Management.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 18 Jul 1996

ISBN 10: 0198289030
ISBN 13: 9780198289036

Media Reviews
A valuable resource to the student requiring perspectives on economic and political trends in the public sector. * Health Service Journal *
An academic text which would be a valuable resource to the student requiring perspectives on economic and political trends in the public sector, but particularly in healthcare ... of value to anyone engaged in the business of healthcare and the management of its delivery ... an essential reference for professionals new to the NHS. * Health Service Journal *
This book, which goes some way towards filling a significant gap, is ... welcome ... the book can ... be recommended ... a useful book, full ... of valid insights. * People Management *
The book is a stimulating discussion of a still evolving political and organisational reform. * Aslib Book Guide, Vol. 62, No. 2, Feb '97 *